Daily Archives: March 29, 2007

Vessels freed from Bering Sea ice blockade

Posted on March 29, 2007 by opilia

By RACHEL D’ORO The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Five vessels spent at least 12 hours trapped by Bering Sea ice offshore of a remote Alaska island before forging a narrow escape through the giant floes early Thursday. The … Continue reading →

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Ice Traps Five Boats

Posted on March 29, 2007 by opilia

by  Wesley Loy of the Anchorage Daily News. FLOES: Thirty minutes made the difference for one crabber to reach open water. Three Bering Sea crab boats and two ships were stuck in sea ice late Wednesday, and nervous crews were … Continue reading →

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