Small lapel pin for the ice breaker research vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer. The ship was built for and delivered to the National Science Foundation by Edison Chouest Offshore's North American shipbuilding facility in 1992. It is able to support up to two helicopters, 45 science and technical personnel, a crew of 22, and is capable of missions lasting up to 65 days.
Gift of Alan Hickey and Cindy Dean, members of the ship.
October 7, 2024.
