November 24, 2007

Icy Rescue as Seas Claim a Cruise Ship in Antarctic

A small cruise ship with an imperfect security record was listing dangerously after it struck ice in Antarctic waters today, with 154 passengers and crew members evacuated by lifeboat, said the cruise operator and coast guard. The ship’s operator is part of a growing niche industry of adventure cruises.

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