Japan's Icebreaker Shirase departs for Antarctica

Japan's Icebreaker Shirase departs for Antarctica

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese icebreaker the Shirase leaves Harumi Wharf in Tokyo Bay on Nov. 11, 2011, for Antarctica on a mission to support the country's 53rd expedition team to be deployed there. The 12,650-ton Shirase also plans to help break the ice near Australia's Antarctic Mawson Base in response to the Australian government's request to secure supply routes. (Kyodo)

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