NORTH BY NORTH STAR
Presented by Pat Dacey
October 21, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join PONY Branch Chairman Pat Dacey on a photographic journey north from Longyearbyen, Norway to Moffen Island, crossing 80 degrees North and back onboard the historic 1956-built M/S NORDSTJERNEN (The North Star). The classic NORDSTJERNEN previously sailed the Norwegian Coastal Express Service and Svalbard Express service to Spitsbergen until 1994, and then cruised occasionally and served as a replacement vessel for Hurtigruten until 2012 when she was purchased by Vestland Classic. Since 2012 NORDSTJERNEN has been sailing exclusively in the Arctic Ocean, once again carrying her former Bergen Line funnel livery.
NORDSTJERNEN is an outstanding example of 1950’s ship design, with many technical and design features reaching back to the 1930s. In 2012 the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage designated NORDSTJERNEN as fully protected under their authority for the protection of historical monuments.
“Connect with your inner explorer” as you admire the classic décor, public rooms, working areas and deck space as the ship heads north on an August 2022 voyage, sailing to numerous fjords and making expedition landings, while observing glaciers, polar bears, walruses, and many other examples of Arctic wildlife.
For those unable to attend the meeting in-person, Pat’s presentation will be live-streamed via Zoom.
In accordance with New York City and National Opera Center protocols, mask wearing will be optional for those attending this event in-person.
(Pat Dacey photo)