The Sailing Directions booklets are an indispensable companion to nautical charts. They are a great tool for planning and assisting in navigation because they provide information that cannot be shown on a chart.
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The Polar Star is almost finished cutting the turning basin as the clock counts down to the arrival of the supply ship, Ocean Giant. Walker speaks about the pressure of planning a close escort of the giant ship through the ice.
