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Interview of Ross R. Hatch by Dian O. Belanger
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| Title: | Interview of Ross R. Hatch by Dian O. Belanger |
| Creators: | Hatch, Ross R. |
| Contributors: | Belanger, Dian Olson, 1941- |
| Subjects (LCSH): |
United States. Navy -- Ice breaking operations -- Interviews
United States. Navy -- Communication systems -- Interviews Operation Deep Freeze Oral history Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- Interviews Polar regions -- Discovery and exploration -- Interviews Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- Interviews |
| Issue Date: | 2009-04-23 |
| Publisher: | Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program |
| Series/Report no.: | Antarctic Deep Freeze Oral History Project |
| Abstract: | Ross Hatch served on the Glacier during Operations Deep Freeze 60 and 61, just following the IGY. Then the newest, largest, and most powerful icebreaker, the ship also carried and supported scientists. As Operations Officer, Hatch had charge of communications, radar, ham radio and other electronic systems and the technicians who maintained and operated them. The loose guidance of the mission and the opportunities for exploring and self-direction proved appealing and rewarding. Getting stuck in ice in the Bellingshausen Sea for fifteen days in 1961 brought thoughts of wintering over. Fortunately, the ship's rounded hull would probably have escaped damage. The Glacier also rescued other beset vessels. |
| Description: | The Antarctic Deep Freeze oral history project was funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation and supported by the Antarctic Deep Freeze Association. The original paper copies and unaltered tapes have been deposited in the library of the National Science Foundation. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1811/36722 |
| Other Identifiers: |
Record Group Number: 56.170
SPEC.RG.56.170 |
| Rights: | Restrictions: This item is not restricted. |
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