2009-02-06 Nisshin Maru bears down on the helicopter deck of Steve Irwin in a near collision

The bow of Japanese factory whaling ship, the Nisshin Maru, bears down on the helicopter deck of Sea Shepherd's ship, the M/Y Steve Irwin in a near collision on Friday, Feb, 6, 2009 in Antarctica's Ross Sea. A Japanese harpoon whaling vessel can be seen sailing in the background. (Photo by Josh Gunn/Sea Shepherd Conservation Society)

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