Nuclear Testing Action Vega (1985)

Greenpeace crew on a raft and on a small sailing boat protest against nuclear testing. A nuclear testing ship is in the background.

Unique identifier: GP0STOYTL

Type: Image

Shoot date: 17/10/1985

Locations: International Waters, Moruroa, Pacific Ocean

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Pierre Gleizes

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Mururoa Nuclear Test Tour with Vega and MV Greenpeace

Greenpeace sailing boat 'Vega' and ship "MV Greenpeace" during campaign against nuclear testing in the Pacific.
Previous to French nuclear test site protest in the Pacific, the MV Greenpeace and flotilla return to New Zealand to replace Rainbow Warrior I that was bombed in Auckland. The refit of the ship prior to departure was done at Oranjewerf, which is in Nieuwendam, to the NE of Amsterdam. The Inmarsat dome was installed in the Antilles and some engine maintenance, following the Atlantic crossing.
Unedited photos include:
arrival of the ship, mooring off, welcome by Maori, crew and supporters; Doctor Laura Matrani on board MV Greenpeace preparing bread; John Sprange, Gerd Leipold, Rig captain Jim Cottier, Jon Castle, Dave Woolen, Ken Ballard, Jeanne Nighormain; Maori people visiting the ship; Installation of the 1st Inmarsat dome on board and refit and launch of MV Greenpeace on the Dutch Antilles, previous to the voyage to the Pacific to protest against French nuclear testing.

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