Usage As Jason
In 1888, Fridtjof Nansen captained the Jason to Greenland in order to attempt the first documented crossing of the island.
From 1892 to 1894, the ship was used on scientific whaling expeditions to the Antarctic, funded by A/S Oceana. The purpose of these expeditions were to map the presence of whales and seals in the area. During this mission, the Jason achieved a record of going the longest south in the area, reaching 68°10'S.
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