Loading day The weather is damp and windy, but the science gear was successfully loaded onto the Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker (CCGS) Sir Wilfrid Laurier. A helicopter was used to deliver two loads, each slightly less than the limit of about 635 kilograms (1,400 pounds), to the ship. A helicopter picks up a load of science gear from the dock. The helicopter delivers a load onto the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Share Like this? Share it! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Email