US tourists: trouble in Antarctica cruise ship

Samen · 12-09-2010, 07:11 AM

Dramatic footage has been revealed showing an Antarctic cruise ship being tossed about in rough seas after it lost an engine.
The electrical failure happened on the US-operated Clelia II amid stormy seas and 55mph winds, leading the crew to declare an emergency and radio for help.

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The You tube video is taken down but you can C it here.

http://www.hs.fi/videot/113526225771...deoka ruselli

No fun with the bridge wet and cold.

Exodia · 12-09-2010, 08:38 AM

I saw that yesterday. Man, the sea was really tossing that ship around. You could see the rudders and propulsion system in the back. Not fun.

Glockd · 12-09-2010, 09:08 AM

I know my old man did that kind of bobbing on his destroyer, but I am so glad I spent my time at sea on a 39,400 ton ship. We rolled a bit, but nothing like that. The Clelia II pushes just over 4,000 tons, and is about a quarter the length of the Belleau Wood at 209ft. She is an oversized yacht, capable of 100 pax and 60 crew.