Icebreaker Collection

The Fram
circa 1895: The Fram, a polarship especially constructed to withstand the great pressure of polar ice. The ship was commisioned for the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861 - 1930)

The icebreabker Kapitan Khlebnikov cruising through broken pack ice Greenland Sea
The icebreabker Kapitan Khlebnikov cruising through Prince Christian sound, Greenland

The Russian icebreaker 'Yermak' at work in a frozen sea
545248 The Russian icebreaker 'Yermak' at work in a frozen sea.; (add.info.: From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 11 May 1902.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vladivostok. Corner of Svetlanskaya street, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok. Corner of Svetlanskaya street, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Ferry-Icebreaker "Baikal" at the Pier, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Ferry-Icebreaker "Baikal" at the Pier, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Navigation of the Elbe - the Steamer "Pollux" cutting through the ice at Altona, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Navigation of the Elbe - the Steamer "Pollux" cutting through the ice at Altona, 1856. 'A novel and important experiment has just been made on the Elbe

Un bateau brise-glaces ouvre un chenal devant un sous-marin russe a son retour de croisiere, c1915 Creator: Unknown
Un bateau brise-glaces ouvre un chenal devant un sous-marin russe a son retour de croisiere, c1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

We Conquer the Open Spaces of the Arctic Regions and the Far North, 1932. Creator: Debabov
We Conquer the Open Spaces of the Arctic Regions and the Far North, 1932. Private Collection

The icebreaker
Gilad Topaz

U.S.R.C. "Bear" and S.S. "Corwin" - Roadstead, Nome, Alaska, between c1900 and 1927

Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. Creator: Akselrod. Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899
Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. This album of six photographs depicts the launch of the icebreaking ferry Baikal at the village of Listvenichnoye on the western shore of Lake Baikal

Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. Creator: Akselrod. Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899
Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. This album of six photographs depicts the launch of the icebreaking ferry Baikal at the village of Listvenichnoye on the western shore of Lake Baikal

Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. Creator: Akselrod. Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899
Ice-Breaking Ferry "Baikal", 1899. This album of six photographs depicts the launch of the icebreaking ferry Baikal at the village of Listvenichnoye on the western shore of Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal. Icebreaker, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Lake Baikal. Icebreaker, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Summer pier for icebreakers, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Summer pier for icebreakers, 1906. National Library of Russia

Lake Baikal, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Lake Baikal, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Baikal. Icebreaker pier, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Baikal. Icebreaker pier, 1904. National Library of Russia

Icebreaker "Baikal", 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown. Icebreaker "Baikal", 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Icebreaker "Baikal", 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

The icebreaker "Baikal" is on its way, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
The icebreaker "Baikal" is on its way, 1904-1914. This postcard is from the "Lake Baikal" series. National Library of Russia

Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Historic Bellevue building and wooden icebreaker on Vltava river, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

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The icebreabker Kapitan Khlebnikov at anchor, Qaanaaq, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Canada, Nunavut, Baffin Island. the silhouette of the russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnicov anchored at Cape Dyer. Date: 11/09/2007

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Track left by Icebreaker on the ocean covered with ice floes, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Antarctica, Peter the First Island. Zodiac trying to get back to the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Klebnikov and struggeling through pancake ice Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Peter the First Island. Zodiacs trying to get back to the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Klebnikov and struggeling through pancake ice. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Snow Hill Island. Photographer at work in front of Emperor Penguin rockery (Aptenodytes forsteri). Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Bellingshausen Sea. The Russian icebreaker Kapitan Klebnikov cruising through pancake ice. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Snow Hill Island. Passenger landing with helicopter near Emperor Penguin colony. Date: 11/09/2007

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the main engines for the ice breaking train ferry steamer
741557 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the main engines for the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the three main engines as fitted to the ice breaking train
741556 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the three main engines as fitted to the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Latvian Icebreaker Krisjiaina Valdemars, Gulf of Riga, c. 1933
Latvian Icebreaker Krisjiaina Valdemars, Gulf of Riga, c.1933

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing a partial deck plan and cutaway drawing of the ice breaking
741569 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing a partial deck plan and cutaway drawing of the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing some of the boilers and funnel uptakes for the ice breaking
741560 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing some of the boilers and funnel uptakes for the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal by English Photographer

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the main engines for the ice breaking train ferry steamer
741552 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the main engines for the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal being assembled in the Erecting Shop, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the port side of a model of the ice breaking train ferry
741568 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the port side of a model of the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

The Russian icebreaker Yermak (colour litho)
2795600 The Russian icebreaker Yermak (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian icebreaker Yermak trapped by ice in the Gulf of Finland between)

Ermack, 1899 (b / w photo)
5888648 Ermack, 1899 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: Photograph, black and white)

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the main engines for the ice breaking train ferry steamer
741550 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the main engines for the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal being assembled in the Erecting Shop, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal
741572 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal ready for launch into Lake Baikal, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Photograph of a painting showing the ice breaking train ferry
741567 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Photograph of a painting showing the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal in service (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Photograph of a painting showing the ice breaking train ferry
741565 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Photograph of a painting showing the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal in service (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the main engines for the ice breaking train ferry steamer
741553 Yard no. 647, Baikal. Showing the main engines for the ice breaking train ferry steamer Baikal, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Icebreaker and ferry on Lake Baikal, Siberia (colour litho)
3097387 Icebreaker and ferry on Lake Baikal, Siberia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Icebreaker and ferry on Lake Baikal, Siberia)

Smile! You're in the Arctic!
Vadim Balakin

Spirit of Adventure
Vadim Balakin

The Russian ice breaker "Lenin"photographed in Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead
The Russian ice breaker " Lenin" photographed in Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead. 12th October 1948

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"Breaking Barriers: Exploring the World's Frozen Frontiers with Icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov" Embark on an extraordinary journey as the mighty icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov fearlessly navigates through treacherous broken pack ice in the Greenland Sea. This remarkable vessel, reminiscent of The Fram that once conquered polar waters, is a symbol of human resilience and determination. Witness the awe-inspiring power of this Russian icebreaker as it ventures into the vast Weddell Sea in Antarctica. With its reinforced hull and formidable engines, it effortlessly plows through thick layers of ice, paving the way for scientific expeditions and unlocking mysteries hidden beneath these frozen realms. DDE-90036665, DDE-90028636, DDE-90023758 - these cryptic codes represent more than mere numbers; they are testament to countless missions accomplished by this indomitable ship. Each code signifies a triumph over nature's icy grip – a successful voyage that has pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of remote regions. As we delve deeper into history, Yard no. 647 emerges from obscurity – Baikal's magnificent creation designed to transport trains across frozen waterways. Its main engines roar with power, propelling this incredible train ferry steamer forward against all odds. Icebreakers like Kapitan Khlebnikov and Baikal remind us that humanity's thirst for exploration knows no bounds. They embody mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst inhospitable environments – forging paths where none seemed possible before. So join us aboard these floating fortresses as we embark on daring adventures across polar landscapes. Let their stories inspire you to break free from your own limitations and embrace new frontiers waiting to be discovered. Together, let us shatter barriers both literal and metaphorical while honoring those who have paved the way for our collective curiosity.