Antarctica Live On Board

[Missabby]

There is a ton of sheet ice. Quite different from other sites. Hope we can get out.

Maybe you should begin now reading about lessons learned from Shackleton's voyage? ;p

[bitob]

I assume our esteemed captain knows what he’s doing. We’re just along for the fabulous ride

 

 

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[koalapanda]

Is Captain Dag your master of the vessel?

[Chairsin]

Dag left Seabourn. It is now just Captain Larsen doing the Antarctic voyages - no more two Captains as they did it prior seasons.

 

 

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[Fletcher]

Since the Quest is heading back to civilisation I thought you might like to see this shot I took of the ship just off the peninsula -

 

Antarctica by UltraPanavision, on Flickr

[notjaded]

Fletcher, great pic!

[bitob]

We are at waterboat point today. Apart from magnificent scenery there is a small station here where 11 brave souls work all summer. Penguins and guano will surround us. And there is a museum and gift shop.

 

 

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[bitob]

Yankee harbour today. Last stop in Antarctica. Two choices. Hang with the penguins or walk along long promontory where there are lots of for seals. I’m opting for seals

 

 

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[bitob]

We have left Antarctica. Landings every day. Great weather.

 

Unfortunately just heard a bright star warning indicating serious medical emergency. Very scary as we are not near civilization

 

 

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[DCCruiselover]

We have left Antarctica. Landings every day. Great weather.

 

Unfortunately just heard a bright star warning indicating serious medical emergency. Very scary as we are not near civilization

 

 

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I'm so sorry! We had a "bright star" warning during our December/January Holiday cruise while still docked in Ushuaia. Unfortunately we lost a very young crew member. We were all extremely sad! I'm hoping for the best!!

[bitob]

WhT is scary is location called

Deck 9. 1901. No such cabin but might refer to the Bridge

 

 

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[DCCruiselover]

WhT is scary is location called

Deck 9. 1901. No such cabin but might refer to the Bridge

 

 

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I believe 4 number cabins are crew cabins.

 

 

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[bitob]

Right. But this call was for deck 9. Repeated several times. Cabin 1901. Bridge is deck 9 in same location as 01 cabins

 

 

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[DCCruiselover]

Right. But this call was for deck 9. Repeated several times. Cabin 1901. Bridge is deck 9 in same location as 01 cabins

 

 

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Pretty sure it's an officer's cabin on the bridge. We were on 9th floor and know where 901 is. Please please keep us posted. This makes me sad, whatever it is.

[bitob]

Will do. But as you know these things are held pretty close.

 

 

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[bitob]

There has been a death on board. Crew is silent. They have been instructed not to speak until captain mAkes announcement. One person heard it was a passenger although location of emergency was not a passenger cabin. Of course it is terribly sad. I will advise if I learn anything more

 

 

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[bitob]

All crew have just been summoned to the grand salon. Jan cancelled interdenominational services. Passengers are expecting very bad news

 

 

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[bitob]

As I feAred. Captain Larsen passed away last night. 901 is captain,s quarters. No additional information being released. We all received a letter. Needless to sAy there is a pall on the ship. Sorry to bring you this awful news

 

 

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[galeforce9]

Absolutely awful news.

 

 

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[DCCruiselover]

As I feAred. Captain Larsen passed away last night. 901 is captain,s quarters. No additional information being released. We all received a letter. Needless to sAy there is a pall on the ship. Sorry to bring you this awful news

 

 

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I have no words to describe my sadness and disbelief. He was the kindest, most competent Captain I have ever sailed with. He was highly respected, by crew and passengers. Rest in Peace dear Captain Larsen. It was my sincere pleasure to have known you and have sailed with you. I will not forget you.

[frantic36]

Such sad, sad news. He was a truly lovely and gentle person.

 

Julie

[markham]

This is CRUSHING!

 

What a sweet man.

[galeforce9]

I have no words to describe my sadness and disbelief. He was the kindest, most competent Captain I have ever sailed with. He was highly respected, by crew and passengers. Rest in Peace dear Captain Larsen. It was my sincere pleasure to have known you and have sailed with you. I will not forget you.

 

 

 

Hear hear

 

 

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[bitob]

We have had a change in itinerary as well. We are overnighting in the falklands.

 

A staff member with whom I spoke said that when a crew member died on board capt larsen insisted that “life goes on.” They are following that mantra.

 

 

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[Paminflorida]

He did our vow renewal in Norway - such a lovely man [emoji25]

 

 

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