Posted by Felix C on January 19, 2026, 13:09:59, in reply to "BBC Article - Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland" So I presume, one does not need to purchase purpose built vessels for the task. Previous Message https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q48d71ke8o Responses Re: I recall the tanker Manhattan was converted for use as an iscebreaker - DAVID ALCOCK January 28, 2026, 23:43:33 A low-grade ice-breaking Tanker - Phil Gollin January 19, 2026, 13:31:37 Re: A low-grade ice-breaking Tanker - Lars January 19, 2026, 13:56:50 unsubstantiated Wiki allegation - Felix C January 19, 2026, 14:53:57 Re: unsubstantiated Wiki allegation - Simon January 19, 2026, 16:50:03 « Back to index
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