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Deception Island is an island in the South Shetland Islands off the Antarctic Peninsula which has one of the safest harbours in Antarctica. A recently active volcano, its eruptions in 1967 and 1969 caused serious damage to the scientific stations there. The only current research bases are run by the Argentine Army and Spain. Geography The island, located at [show location on an interactive map] 62°57′S, 60°36′W, is approximately circular with a diameter of about 12 km (7 mi)...

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During the briefing last night Martni had told us that there was much more pack ice then normal this year and we might not reach the Antartic peninsular. At 03:15 Martins voice came over the speakers explaining that we could not get forther south because of all the pack ice... It was sad news but it was expected. Some of us went up on the bridge and had a look on the maps to see where we were. We had tried to get through the pack ice on 2 places but there was just too much ice and set course ...