Hello HK Leo!

Our third float, HK Leo, has been deployed. 

 

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HK Leo—Fort Zumwalt East High School in Saint Peters, MO

Location: 160° 59.2689’ E; 59° 59.9864’ S

Time: Sat 14 JAN 2023. 04:04 UTC

Float Number: 21951

Float Type: Apex

Float Program: GO-BGC

This float was adopted by Fort Zumwalt East High School in Saint Peters, MO. HK is for the 100 Hello Kitty characters in the classroom and Leo is the name of their school mascot, so I decided to draw in a little Leo Hello Kitty! 

map showing where HK Leo was deployed

This map shows the location of the float deployment, approximately 1300 km south of New Zealand.

The float HK Leo ready to deploy being supported by a crew member on the deck

HK Leo is ready to deploy. Photo by Jenn Magnusson.

Crew holding the float HK Leo waiting for signal to deploy

Waiting for the signal that the ship was in position for deployment. Photo by Jenn Magnusson.

A closeup of the art on the HK Leo float - Hello Kitty

How cute is HK Leo? Photo by Jenn Magnusson.

A hug for HK Leo before he goes!

A hug for HK Leo before he goes! Photo by Jenn Magnusson.