Radio Operator Dave Woolen and Campaign Coordinator Gerd Leipold

Radio operator Dave Woolen and Campaign Coordinator Gerd Leipold talk on the radio set to the 'Vega' from the MV Greenpeace.
The crew of the 'Vega' have announced tonight that they are sailing into Moruroa forbidden waters to protest against French nuclear testing in the South Pacific.

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.

Unique identifier: GP019G7

Type: Image

Shoot date: 23/10/1985

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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