Histoire
This icebreaker (wind-class) was built in 1944 by Western Pipe & Steel Co., San Francisco CA in San Pedro, CA.
Notes historiques
In 1979 this vesselpenetrated to 83 degrees 45' North latitude which is 375 miles from the North Pole.
In 1988 this vessel was reported as having been broken up in the Far East.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1944 she was a United States Coast Guard Wind Class icebreaker (WAGB-281) She was transferred to the USSR (1945-1951) under Lend-Lease Agreement. When she returned to US service in 1951 she resumed icebreaking duties.
In 1988 she was sold out of service.
Signification du nom
Severni Polyus - North Pole).
Références
en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 17/09/2022)
