My name is Peter Davies
I was the galley boy on the Baskerville when this wonderful picture was taken. I can only assume it was the helicopter from the icebreaker called the Labrador which was in the vicinity at the time took the picture
Thanks again for bringing back such fond memories.

Hello Rene, A really great image and of special interest to me as I was 2nd Mate on the Baskerville for several voyages to eastern Canada, 1965 to 1967. I vividly remember the ice navigation, being sure to come astern before the ship stopped to avoid getting stuck, backing up for a couple of hundred metres then full ahead! Even more of a challenge at night with searchlights on each bridgewing, looking for the leads and avoiding the pressure ridges.

Great shot Rene. Keep them coming. Always look forward to your photos.Regards, Al

Great shot, details from Miramar as below.

Built by: Readhead, South Shields, UK. Yard# 578
As Built: BASKERVILLE - 1954 for Barberry's SS Co Ltd., London.
1958 Transatlantic Carriers Ltd
1967 IROLLI
1970 GLENEALY
BU Kaohsiung 25.6.74, work began 23.7.74 [Chin Ho Fa Iron & Steel Co Ltd]
GRT: 5805t
Dwt: 8950t
LOA: 138.1m
B: 18
Turbine with speed of 12.5 kts

Dave G

Not particularly thick, maybe a foot at the most, but enough to stop her.
I could be wrong, but it looks like she might be stuck with main engine turning over so as to ensure no ice build up around the rudder or prop.

Very nice picture, the steam(I suppose) cargo ship in that icy (and sunny)conditions. It seems that she has to make her own way through the ice, no ice-breaker helping her. Anyone guessing/presuming how thick the ice is??

Hi Rene. Wonderful. Beautiful scene and composition. Excellent scan. Congratulations.
MBregards.
ventuari

Outstanding

Superb scene she became the Italian IROLLI for few time.
GP

Must be hard going through the closed ice channel having an ordinary bow & so much of steaming! Fantastic shot indeed!

Really puts you on the scene! mrdot.

PHANTASTIC scene , congratulations.
Rgds.
Antonio

Beautiful