The United States’ Only Heavy Icebreaker Catches Fire off Antarctica 1 March 2019 A fire broke out on board the USCGC Polar Star off Antarctica on February 10, 2019. Author: Capt. Johnhttps://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/272388/the-united-states-only-heavy-icebreaker-catches-fire-off-antarctica/