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February 2, 1934
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The Bear of Oakland joins the S.S. Jacob Ruppert at Antarctica's Bay of Whales to rush unloading of winter supplies for Little America, led by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, before encroaching ice traps the ships.
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SHIP
JOINS
PARTY
OF EXPLORERS
Bear Of Oakland At Bay
Of Whales And Landing
Of Supplies Is Rushed
ABOARD S. S. JACOB RUPPERT. BAY OF WHALES. ANTARCTICA. Feb. 2.-(Via Mackay Radio)-(UP).-The combined crews of the Ruppert and the Bear of Oakland joined efforts to unload the winter's supplies from the vessels to Little America yesterday before crumbling ice again prevented the ships from tying up alongside.
The delays already have been costly and Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd led his men in hurrying the work forward so that the ships can depart in time to get out before the ice cap begins freezing up for the long South Polar winter.
Since last midnight, the ships have been discharging winter stores on the bay ice six miles from Little America. The old bark. Bear of Oakland, built 60 years ago, completed her four months' run out from Boston at 10:30 p. m. Wednesday night. under command of Liut. Robert A. J. English. of the U. S. Navy.
It was a dramatic sight to watch that ancient veteran of Polar waters come down the Bay of Whales. the midnight sun rolling above the sparkling ice barrier.
Three sharp blasts of welcome were sounded from the Ruppert, and the Bear smartly broke out three signal flags in reply.
"Welcome to the Bay of Whales," Admiral Byrd shouted across the water.
"Thank you, sir," Lieut. English shouted back. shoving his youthful, lanky figure half thru a porthole on the starboard side.
"We knew it was the Bay of Whales all right. Ten miles back we passed a pile of hay on a big floe and I guessed it was yours, unless some of the old settlers hereabouts have a dairy farm."
That was the hay which drifted out when the ice broke up under the Ruppert's old cache last Wednesday.
Little time was wasted in amenities. English already had cleared his ship for the delicate job of maneuvering and mooring lines were ready. The Ruppert was warped alongside.
SHIP
JOINS
PARTY
OF EXPLORERS
Bear Of Oakland At Bay
Of Whales And Landing
Of Supplies Is Rushed
ABOARD S. S. JACOB RUPPERT. BAY OF WHALES. ANTARCTICA. Feb. 2.-(Via Mackay Radio)-(UP).-The combined crews of the Ruppert and the Bear of Oakland joined efforts to unload the winter's supplies from the vessels to Little America yesterday before crumbling ice again prevented the ships from tying up alongside.
The delays already have been costly and Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd led his men in hurrying the work forward so that the ships can depart in time to get out before the ice cap begins freezing up for the long South Polar winter.
Since last midnight, the ships have been discharging winter stores on the bay ice six miles from Little America. The old bark. Bear of Oakland, built 60 years ago, completed her four months' run out from Boston at 10:30 p. m. Wednesday night. under command of Liut. Robert A. J. English. of the U. S. Navy.
It was a dramatic sight to watch that ancient veteran of Polar waters come down the Bay of Whales. the midnight sun rolling above the sparkling ice barrier.
Three sharp blasts of welcome were sounded from the Ruppert, and the Bear smartly broke out three signal flags in reply.
"Welcome to the Bay of Whales," Admiral Byrd shouted across the water.
"Thank you, sir," Lieut. English shouted back. shoving his youthful, lanky figure half thru a porthole on the starboard side.
"We knew it was the Bay of Whales all right. Ten miles back we passed a pile of hay on a big floe and I guessed it was yours, unless some of the old settlers hereabouts have a dairy farm."
That was the hay which drifted out when the ice broke up under the Ruppert's old cache last Wednesday.
Little time was wasted in amenities. English already had cleared his ship for the delicate job of maneuvering and mooring lines were ready. The Ruppert was warped alongside.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Antarctic Exploration
Byrd Expedition
Supply Unloading
Polar Ships
Bay Of Whales
What entities or persons were involved?
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Lieut. Robert A. J. English
Where did it happen?
Bay Of Whales, Antarctica
Story Details
Key Persons
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Lieut. Robert A. J. English
Location
Bay Of Whales, Antarctica
Event Date
Feb. 2
Story Details
The Bear of Oakland arrives at the Bay of Whales to join the S.S. Jacob Ruppert in unloading winter supplies to Little America before the ice prevents departure, with Admiral Byrd leading the effort and exchanging welcomes with Lieut. English.