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The first true modern sea-going icebreaker was built at the turn of the 20th century. en.wikipedia.org

The use of icebreakers and, later, aircraft as platforms for scientific work was developed. en.wikipedia.org

In addition to icebreaker duties, the new vessel will be fitted for emergency towing and oil spill response. en.wikipedia.org

Having been built as an ordinary tanker in 1962, she was refitted for this voyage with an icebreaker bow in 196869. en.wikipedia.org

Therefore, icebreakers were used to keep the shipping channels free from ice during the winter. en.wikipedia.org

It can also be used as an icebreaker when fitted with a special reinforced prow. en.wikipedia.org

Such ships can operate independently in severe ice conditions without icebreaker assistance but retain better open water performance than traditional icebreaking vessels. en.wikipedia.org

A small number of capturers had also hidden themselves on board the icebreaker on the previous night. en.wikipedia.org

Many of her features, such as the open bridge with covered bridge wings, could be traced back to the pre-war steam-powered icebreakers. en.wikipedia.org

Passengers aboard the icebreaker make landings aboard inflatable zodiacs to explore remote beaches. en.wikipedia.org

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