26th CHINARE Expedition: Departure

The Xue Long sailing off from its home port of Shanghai on its way to Antarctica, 10:30am, 11th October 2009. Expected return: April 2010.

The Xue Long sailing off from its home port of Shanghai on its way to Antarctica, 10:30am, 11th October 2009. Expected return: April 2010.

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  • Traditional performance in front of the Xue Long (Snow Dragon) before its departure on the 11th of October 2009 for the 26th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition (CHINARE).
  • The CHINARE 26 expedition team and naval officers lining up for a final address before boarding the Xue Long.
  • Expedition leader Mr. Yuan Shaohong in the middle, and Dome A traverse leader Li Yuanshen waving his hand during farewell ceremonies.
  • Expedition leader Mr. Yuan Shaohong waving a flag, and Dome A traverse leader Li Yuansheng waving to family and friends whilst boarding the Xue Long, minutes before departure.
  • Mother and daughter waving goodbye to a loved one before departure of CHINARE 26 aboard the Xue Long.
  • School children waving goodbye to the <em>Xue Long</em> and CHINARE 26 expedition team.
  • The Xue Long sailing off from its home port of Shanghai on its way to Antarctica, 10:30am, 11th October 2009. Expected return: April 2010.

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