1. By: Charmayne Thomas Mentor: CDR. Dale Bateman HEALY Icebreaker

2.  HEALY is a Coast Guard icebreaker. HEALY is also the United States’ most advanced polar icebreaker.

3. HEALY con.  HEALY is a place where scientists can conduct their research.

4. History about HEALY USCGC HEALY the United States newest polar capable icebreaker, was commissioned as a U. S. Coast Guard cutter on August 21, 2000. The vessel was designed and built by Litton-Avondale Industries, Inc. and named after Captain Michael A. Healy of the U.S. Revenue Marine. www.ccom.unh.edu/lots/healy0805

5.  The HEALY is designed to conduct a wide range of research activities, providing more than 4,200 square feet of scientific laboratory space, numerous electronic sensor systems, oceanographic winches, and accommodations for up to 50 scientists  HEALY HEALY

6. Facts about The HEALY  As a Coast Guard cutter, HEALY is also a capable platform for supporting other potential missions in the polar regions, including logistics, search and rescue, ship escort, environmental protection, and enforcement of laws and treaties. http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/cgcHealy/ -

7. Characteristics The overall length of HEALY is 128 meters long. It has two fixed pitch, four blade propellers Cruising Speed 12 knots @ 105 RPM Max Speed 17 knots @ 147 RPM

8. Links  USCG-HEALY USCG-HEALY  CCOM-JHC CCOM-JHC

9. Special Thanks: United States Coast Guard Commander Dale Bateman