My little red boat the Explorer that I took last year to visit the Antarctica is sinking as we speak!
Cruise ship MV Explorer is taking in water after having struck some object, most probably ice, in the waters near South Shetland Islands in the Antartic Ocean.
A fist sized hole has been reported in its hull.
The ship has already listed about 25° in the waters near King George Island south of Argentina. She appears to be taking in more water than what her pumps can throw out.
The ship was carrying more than 150 people on board including the passengers and crew. The captian and his first officer are reported to be still on the ship, while rest of the people have been evacuated. All the people are on life boats and are safe and accounted for.
An international rescue operation has been initiated with the US Coastguard also participating in the rescue mission alongwith the authorities from Argentina.
It proves again that in life, it's all about timing!
Hubert
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