Shipwreck in Antarctica I
Adventure, Antarctica, M/S Explorer, Shipwreck | (12)
Part 1 - Discovering we are sinking I was a passenger on the M/S Explorer during its last voyage. On November 22nd, 2007 The Explorer struck ice, puncturing a hole in the ship at my cabin. This occurred on the 12th day of what was supposed to be a 19 day trip. November 22nd started off overcast and dreary. We took Zodiacs for a tour around Elephant Island. It was incredible that Shackleton’s men spent 4 months waiting to be rescued on that tiny strip of unprotected rock. Currently the only residents were chinstrap penguins. ...
