Exploration & Discovery

USS Jeannette Crushed in Arctic Ice Pack

The USS Jeannette, a United States Navy polar exploration ship, became trapped in an Arctic ice pack while attempting to reach the North Pole. Under the command of Lieutenant George Washington De Long, the ship became immobile in the Chukchi Sea due to shifting ice. After enduring extreme weather and unpredictable conditions, the pressure from the ice ultimately crushed the vessel, leading to a harrowing struggle for survival among the crew members as they attempted to make their way to safety.

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