RRS John Biscoe

RRS John Biscoe

The RRS "John Biscoe" was a supply and research vessel used by the British Antarctic Survey between 1956 and 1991. An earlier vessel (1584 tonnes) of the same name was operated from 1947-55. [cite web| url=http://www.coolantarctica.com/Community/FIDS%20gallery/john_biscoe2.htm| title=John Biscoe II| accessdate=2007-12-09] Both were named after the English explorer John Biscoe, who discovered parts of Antarctica in the early 1830s.

"John Biscoe II" was replaced by RRS "James Clark Ross" in 1991. After decommissioning, she was sold and eventually scrapped in 2004 under the name "Fayza Express".

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