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Shayne (with a y) seems to have gone off line. So here's a new question to ponder.
Polar explorers that had to winter in the ice faced the unique challenge of how to protect wood-hulled boats from the tremendous pressures of the constantly moving ice. The most unique solution, and AFAIK, only tried once - was that devised by Thomas James when trapped in Hudson Bay in 1631. And it was successful. How did Captain James protect his ship over the long winter months?
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