Chinese icebreaker heads for 6th Arctic expedition (5/6)
2014-07-12 10:10
Xinhua
Web Editor:Gu Liping
Members of the Chinese scientific expedition team wave goodbye to their families and friends on board of China's icebreaker Xuelong, or "Snow Dragon," in east China's Shanghai, July 11, 2014. The icebreaker kicked off the sixth Arctic expedition on Friday. It is estimated that the vessel will travel over 11,057 nautical miles during its 76-day voyage. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)