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Antarctic Treaty 60th Anniversary Commemorated on New £2 Coin
Antarctic Treaty – recognized as one of the most successful international agreements, setting an example of peaceful cooperation.
The Pobjoy Mint is therefore delighted to announce the release of this beautiful new £2 coin on behalf of the
British Antarctic Territory to commemorate this anniversary.
There are very few places on this planet where there has never been war, where the environment is fully protected, and where priority has been given to scientific research.
Antarctica is one such place, a whole continent that the treaty parties have designated as a “natural reserve, devoted to peace and science”.
helideck landing.
Early next year the ship will undertake ice trials in the Arctic, and in November 2021 make its maiden voyage to Antarctica.
Major milestone
The commencement of sea trials is a major milestone in the four-year build programme, and an exceptional achievement for Cammell Laird:
laying the keel in October 2016
hull launch in July 2018
royal ceremonial naming in September 2019.
Constructing this extraordinary 15,000 tonne-vessel has involved:
more than 1,300 local personnel
70 apprentices
many hundreds of specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
David McGinley, Chief Executive Officer of Cammell Laird Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders and Atlantic and Peninsula Services, said:
In conjunction with NERC and BAS, Cammell Laird has demonstrated that the UK is at the forefront of the global shipbuilding industry and we stand ready to deliver future shipbuilding projects here on the River Mersey.
| UPDATED: 13:04, Thu, Dec 31, 2020
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