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Page 288 - If she could make such a voyage without difficulty, it may fairly be anticipated that a properly equipped expedition, consisting of powerfully -built steamers thoroughly adapted for ice navigation, would do more. Another most important feature in this voyage is the fact that the " Polaris " was safely drifted out into Baffin's Bay from a high northern position in the strait. This proves that the current keeps the ic« in motion, and carries it south, thus preventing any long interruption of navigation.