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Icebreakers Collection

Icebreakers, the mighty vessels that conquer frozen waters and pave the way for other ships to follow, and are a symbol of strength and determination

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Historic Bellevue building and wooden icebreaker on Vltava river, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

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

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Ermack, 1899 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: The Lenin icebreaker in docks October 1948

The Lenin icebreaker in docks October 1948

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: The icebreakers Baikal and Angara

The icebreakers Baikal and Angara in dock on Lake Baikal. Date: circa 1902

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Icebreaker Ship

Icebreaker Ship

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Icebreaker in Baltic Sea

Icebreaker in Baltic Sea
Operations of icebreaking in the Baltic Sea have started again and our photo shows one of the icebreakers in action. Date: 24 January 1930

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: The icebreakers Baikal and Angara at Port Baikal

The icebreakers Baikal and Angara at Port Baikal
The icebreakers Baikal and Angara in dock at Port Baikal. Date: circa 1914

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Picture No. 11050498

Picture No. 11050498
Henry Larsen Icebreaker Ship Canadian Coast Guard breaking sea ice in the north-west passage Summer Arctic, Nunavut, Canada, North America Date:

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Picture No. 11050497

Picture No. 11050497
Henry Larsen Icebreaker Ship Canadian Coast Guard breaking sea ice in the north-west passage Summer Arctic, Nunavut, Canada, North America Date:

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Picture No. 11050496

Picture No. 11050496
Henry Larsen Icebreaker Ship Canadian Coast Guard breaking sea ice in the north-west passage Summer Arctic, Nunavut, Canada, North America Date:

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Picture No. 11050495

Picture No. 11050495
Henry Larsen Icebreaker Ship Canadian Coast Guard breaking sea ice in the north-west passage Summer Arctic, Nunavut, Canada, North America Date:

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Picture No. 11050494

Picture No. 11050494
Henry Larsen Icebreaker Ship Canadian Coast Guard breaking sea ice in the north-west passage Summer Arctic, Nunavut, Canada, North America Date:

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: View of coastal glacier terminus and mountains with MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship

View of coastal glacier terminus and mountains with MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship, Lilliehookbreen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: View of fjord coastline with mountains, glacier and MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship, Raudfjorden

View of fjord coastline with mountains, glacier and MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship, Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship in harbour, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship in harbour, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship with lifeboat, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, September

MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship with lifeboat, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, September

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Trail of icebreaker breaking through pack ice, Antarctica

Trail of icebreaker breaking through pack ice, Antarctica

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Icebreaker with Zodiac rigid-hulled inflatable boats on deck, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Icebreaker with Zodiac rigid-hulled inflatable boats on deck, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Origo icebreaker moored in pack ice, Arctic Sea, Svalbard, september

Origo icebreaker moored in pack ice, Arctic Sea, Svalbard, september

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Kapitan Khlebnikov icebreaker with tourists, breaking through pack ice, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Kapitan Khlebnikov icebreaker with tourists, breaking through pack ice, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, november

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Bow of Kapitan Khlebnikov icebreaker crashing into wave in rough sea, Drake Passage

Bow of Kapitan Khlebnikov icebreaker crashing into wave in rough sea, Drake Passage, Southern Ocean, november

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Helicopter with tourists, taking off from heli-deck on Kapitan Khlebnikov icebreaker

Helicopter with tourists, taking off from heli-deck on Kapitan Khlebnikov icebreaker, on route to view Snow Hill Island Emperor Penguin colony, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, november

Background imageIcebreakers Collection: Eco-tourists boarding helicopter, to be taken back to Kapitan Klebnikov icebreaker from Emperor

Eco-tourists boarding helicopter, to be taken back to Kapitan Klebnikov icebreaker from Emperor Penguin colony, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, november


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Icebreakers, the mighty vessels that conquer frozen waters and pave the way for other ships to follow, and are a symbol of strength and determination, braving icy conditions to ensure safe passage for all. Among these legendary they can Baikal and Angara, two remarkable ships that have left their mark in history. Ermack, 1899 - a black and white photograph capturing the essence of these powerful vessels as they navigate through treacherous Arctic waters. But it's not just in the Arctic where icebreakers prove their worth. In the Baltic Sea, another icebreaker stands tall, breaking through frozen barriers with ease. The image captures its sheer force as it plows through thick sheets of ice. Port Baikal serves as a witness to the mightiness of Baikal and Angara once again. These colossal ships docked at this port showcase their dominance over nature's icy grip. And let us not forget about Lenin, an iconic icebreaker that made waves in October 1948 when it arrived at the docks. A true testament to human engineering prowess overcoming Mother Nature's challenges. Picture after picture showcases different angles and perspectives of these incredible machines at work – Picture No. 11050498 revealing an awe-inspiring view of coastal glaciers alongside MS Quest icebreaker cruise ship in Spitsbergen. These images remind us of humanity's indomitable spirit – our ability to conquer even the harshest environments with innovation and perseverance. Icebreakers embody this spirit; they break down barriers both literally and metaphorically. So next time you see an icebreaker ship forging ahead amidst freezing temperatures or hear tales about their heroic expeditions, remember their significance goes beyond mere transportation – they represent triumph over adversity on a grand scale.