“If you are going to the Pole on a ship, you will only have to choose from these two, there are no other options in the world.”
In the footage, the crews of both ships are seen front and center, waving to each other as their ships come to a halt on the ice.
The scale of this meeting can’t be overstated – these are some seriously gigantic vessels.
What do we know about these two mighty vessels?
Let’s take a look at 50 Years of Victory, made in honor of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II.
This nuclear-powered icebreaker measures in at 524ft long and can carry crews of up to 189.
As for the Le Commandant Charcot, that ship comes in at 492ft long and can carry 187 crew members, alongside 270 passengers across 135 cabins.