Healy’s rounded, blunted bow

Posted by LT Connie Braesch, Thursday, January 12, 2012

This photo from a 2009 science mission illustrates the Healy’s rounded, blunted bow that enables it to ride up on top of the ice to break it. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Kelley.

This photo from a 2009 science mission illustrates the Healy’s rounded, blunted bow that enables it to ride up on top of the ice to break it. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Kelley.