Yesterday the 5,000 GT expedition vessel Polar Star hit a rock while anchoring north of Detaille Island at the Antarctic Peninsula, reports International Association of Antarctica Tour Operations. The initial assessment of the damage shows breach to the outer hull, with the inner hull intact. The vessel with 80 passengers and 35 crew members has been evacuated, according to the Argentine Army.
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about 15 years ago
Expedition ship grounded – again
Yesterday the 5,000 GT expedition vessel Polar Star hit a rock while anchoring north of Detaille Island at the Antarctic Peninsula, reports International Association of Antarctica Tour Operations. The initial assessment of the damage shows breach to the outer hull, with the inner hull intact. The ve
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