Re: Arctic Exploration
One thing to note Steve ... beginning in June, the Arctic has almost continuous light. You won't see the Aurora Borealis as that is in the winter months only but sun light reflecting off ice crystals in the air creates an interesting effect known as "sun dogs". You most certainly won't see anyone floating off into the darkness. Alaska and points further north have the highest rates of suicide because of either the lack of night or the lack of day. If you're not used to it ... there's a good chance you'll go insane.
As always, I find your bit of humor priceless. Until you mentioned it, what I was thinking of when I see this scene are the hunger pangs of shipmates as they burn parts of the ship for warmth.
Chris
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