The Russian icebreaker 'Yermak', 1902. Artist: Unknown

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The Russian icebreaker 'Yermak', 1902. Often referred to as the world's first true icebreaker, the 'Yermak' was built with a strengthened hull shaped to ride over and crush pack ice. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th May 1902.

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