Rare MMDown Under Posted February 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2018 A bright star announcement, signifying a serious medical emergency, was made on Seabourn Quest as it left Antarctica. Sad news for those who have cruised on Seabourn of the death of Captain Bjarne Larsen. Moving tribute was made to a much loved captain as his body was removed by tender at Stanley, Falkland Islands. Seabourn Cruise Line "Antarctica Live on Board" thread Condolences to Captain Larsen's family, the crew on the ship and the Seabourn family. May they be comforted by the knowledge that he was doing what he loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2018 It would be very sad for the crew and his family. I wonder what he died of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted February 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2018 That must be very sad for his crew, passengers and family but at least he died doing what he loved. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopColbie Posted February 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2018 How sad :( So sorry for the family, the crew and the passengers on this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanola Posted February 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I am shocked! Bjarne was more than a captain, he was a friend - since I met him years ago. Young, never sick. As far as I know it was a heart attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kej1 Posted March 1, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Very sad. Got to know him on our Dec. 2016 Antarctica cruise. He was a wonderful man. So so sorry to hear this sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Thoughts are with all impacted by this sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haoie Posted March 1, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The captain of the ship passed?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 2, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2018 The captain of the ship passed?! Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersheik Posted March 9, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2018 My wife and I were on that cruise. The only good thing to report about his death is that he had just broken the record of a cruise ship going south (66 degrees 54 minutes latitude) and he died in his sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted March 11, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted March 11, 2018 My wife and I were on that cruise. The only good thing to report about his death is that he had just broken the record of a cruise ship going south (66 degrees 54 minutes latitude) and he died in his sleep. Thank you for sharing. He must have been happy breaking that cruise ship record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaboudydow Posted March 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Captain Larsen was the most personable and visible cruise ship captain that I have ever encountered. He regularly mingled with the guests and really knew his stuff when it came to weather and sea conditions in Antarctica. When my wife was looking for a place to run indoors (she was training for a marathon), he showed her a route through the crew's quarters that allowed her a longer circle. He told her if anyone questions you, tell them the captain gave you permission. We are shocked and grieved by his passing. The cruise industry has lost a great man!! Edited March 15, 2018 by chaboudydow Forgot to sign it. Cecilia and Rick Dow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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