So this week was once again spent in the confines of the base where it is slightly warmer.
There has however been much chatter amongst the team about the S.A. Agulhas II which departed Finland's shipyards on the 5th April after successful sea trials were conducted in the Bay of Bothnia, Finland. The S. A. Agulhas II is expected to arrive in Cape Town on the 3rd May.
The new ship will be replacing the ageing S.A. Agulhas, which departed for Marion Island on the 12th April, for what is the "Big Red Taxi's" final voyage before going into retirement.
The Agulhas II will be making it's first official voyage in October, when she departs Cape Town on route to Tristan da Cunha and Gough where we will be anxiously awaiting her arrival..
Rather exciting to think that we were able to experience the old ship on our departure, and will be able to experience the new ship on our return. We have all mentioned amongst ourselves how very fortunate we are to be in such a position.
For those interested you can read a little bit about each vessel here:
As for Island happenings that pretty much covers it.
Very quiet as of late and there is a strong likelihood that it will be similar now that winter has arrived.
So will have to wait and see what opportunities spring up.
A couple pictures of the S. A. Agulhas before our departure as well as on our way over. First and last time for many of us!
this adventure you are on is truly amazing! once in a life time
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