Новопортовский мерзлотник

The Novoportovsky Permafrost Storage consists of three tunnels stretching parallel to the shore, with a central tunnel width of 5 meters and side tunnels of 3 meters each.

Built between 1950 and 1956 under the supervision of Gustav Bekman, workers excavated the storage facility manually using only picks and shovels in the permafrost ground.

The facility represents a testament to human adaptation in the Arctic region, enabling the preservation of valuable fish species caught in the Gulf of Ob.

The storage maintains a constant temperature between -15 and -17 degrees Celsius throughout the year, allowing for the preservation of up to 1,750 tons of fish.

The facility contains over 200 storage compartments spread across one hectare, with seven ventilation shafts and 20 caves carved into the permafrost.

Location: Novy Port

GPS coordinates: 67.69218,72.89951

Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:18