 RRS John Biscoe (1956)

The RRS John Biscoe is a research vessel operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Launched in 1956, it was specifically designed for conducting scientific research in the polar regions, particularly in Antarctica. Named after the British explorer John Biscoe, the ship has played a significant role in facilitating various scientific expeditions, including oceanography, glaciology, and biology in some of the most remote and harsh environments on Earth.