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V. Armaments

Section V details the number and type of armaments possessed by personnel at the main Antarctic stations and on research vessels. Signaling devices such as flare pistols are not included.

McMurdo Station

No armaments are currently stored or in use at McMurdo Station.

Palmer Station

  1. 1 shotgun, 12-gauge, Magnum, pump action, Remington [SN: S346543M]
  2. 1 mini ranch rifle, 223-calibre, Ruger [SN: 188-32652]

Note: SN = Serial Number

South Pole Station

No armaments are currently stored or in use at South Pole Station.

R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer

No armaments are currently onboard the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer.

R/V Laurence M. Gould

No armaments are currently onboard the R/V Laurence M. Gould.

 

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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008