| Brief description of purpose of cruise |
| Study formation and circulation of Antarctic water masses , and deep sea biodiversity |
| Name: | Polarstern |
| Nationality: | German |
| Call. sign: | DBLK |
| Dates of cruise: | From 21 January to 6 April 2005 |
| Operating authority: | Stiftung Alfred-Wegner-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforshung, Bremerhaven |
| Owner: | Stiftung Alfred-Wegner-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforshung, Bremerhaven |
| Name of master: | Stefan Schwarze |
| Scientist in charge: | Dr. E. Fahrbach |
| Geographical area: | 54°20’S - 54°33’S and 03°13’S - 03°36’E |
| Date of application: | 25 August 2004 |
| Date granted: | 02 Desember 2004 |
