"Scientific expeditions Antarctica." . . "Antarctische Oceaan." . . "Antarctica" . . "Antarctica." . "Geschichte." . . "TRAVEL / Parks & Campgrounds" . . "Ordeal by ice : ships of the Antarctic"@en . "Ordeal by ice : ships of the Antarctic" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "History"@en . "History" . . . . . . . . . "Ordeal by Ice Ships of the Antarctic"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . "Electronic books"@en . . . . . . . "Surrounded by hazardous seas and pitiless ice, Antarctica was first sighted by Europeans less than three centuries ago. Since then, hundreds of ships have voyaged around that continent, challenged by poorly charted waters, storms, pack ice, icebergs and disease. This comprehensive and richly illustrated book tells the story of these ships and the expeditions they supported, from the fifteenth-century fleets of the Ming Emperors of China to today's tourist ships and powerful icebrakers. From extensive research, the author draws all these stories into one comprehensive record. Familiar names suc."@en . . . . . . . . . "TRAVEL / Hikes & Walks" . . "Scheepsbouw." . . "Expéditions scientifiques Antarctique." . . "TRAVEL / Budget" . . "Scheepvaart." . . "Scientific expeditions." . . "Discoveries in geography." . . "SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography" . . "Ships Antarctica History." . . . . "Antarktis." . . "Zuidpoolgebied." . . "Antarctique" . . "Ships." . . "Travel." . . "TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest" . . "Schiff." . . "Transport." . . "Expedition." . . "Bateaux Antarctique Histoire." . . "Poolonderzoek." . .