Arctic Oil and the S.S. Manhattan

Authors

Russell H. Venn

Publication Date

01 Jun 1971

Abstract

The discovery of oil on Alaska’s North Slope in 1968 not only focused attention on that remote part of our world, it set the stage for one of the most exciting and significant scientific expeditions of our time—the voyage of the ice breaking tanker SS Manhattan through the Northwest Passage.

In the space available I would like to discuss with you that historic expedition, how it came to be, and comment on the results, as we see them.

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1971 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.

First Page

67

Last Page

72

Recommended Citation

Venn, Russell H. (1971) "Arctic Oil and the S.S. Manhattan," UMR Journal -- V. H. McNutt Colloquium Series: Vol. 2, Article 13.
Available at: https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-journal/vol2/iss1/13