QUESTION:
Did the Polar Duke have any problems on the way to Palmer
Station?       

        From 4th grader Jared of Hillsboro, Oregon...

ANSWER from Alan Hickey, Aboard the RV Polar Duke
            Sun, 9 Feb 1997 18:38:59 +0000 (GMT)

Dear Jared,

No problems at all.  A couple times during winter in past years the Duke 
has been stuck in the ice for several days.  On one occasion our other 
icebreaking research vessel had to clear a path for us.

Thanks for your question!
Alan Hickey