USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) provides support to an Australian-owned cruise ship stuck in ice on cutter’s 50th birthday amid Operation Deep Freeze 2026 [Image 9 of 12]

ANTARCTICA

01.17.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Bokum 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) crew members view an Australian-owned cruise ship stuck in ice along the Ross Sea, Jan. 17, 2026, while supporting the National Science Foundation in Antarctica. The U.S. National Science Foundation is the U.S. Government agency that promotes the progress of science, funds and manages the Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Bokum)

• Date Taken: 01.17.2026
• Date Posted: 01.22.2026 16:51
• Photo ID: 9485715
• VIRIN: 260117-G-FN033-1009
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 6.81 MB
• Location: AQ