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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 12-08-2010 11:29 AM

I saw a clip on the news earlier about a ship in distress off the southern coast of South America. I caught only a glimpse so was unable to see what she was or to hear details. Does anyone have information?

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 12-08-2010 11:39 AM

Celia II declared an emergency. It's very likely that the report you saw was about her.

Latin American Herald Tribune Article

MercoPress Article

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 12-08-2010 11:41 AM

Thank you, Ernst.

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 12-08-2010 12:09 PM

This morning they had video on, I think, GMA (not sure...all those morning news shows blur together to me) of the ship bobbing about like a cork.

Looked like a wild ride!

-Russ

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Rex
First Class Passenger
Member # 1113

posted 12-08-2010 01:49 PM

Fox News Video of Clelia II

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 12-08-2010 03:22 PM

I spent some time on the Clelia II in Duluth Minnesota in July. Here's a short video of the small ship departing Duluth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qczIxwYYH8E

I also have a photo album full of photos from onboard ther Clelia II here:
http://www.vmanetconcepts.com/talkshow/id91.html

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 12-08-2010 07:03 PM

A lot at current sea state in the South Atlantic.
http://www.oceanweather.com/data/
F4

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 12-09-2010 03:22 PM

Looks like my friend, Ben Lyons is on the National Geographic Explorer working as 1st Officer, helping with the Clelia II incident.

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GregD
First Class Passenger
Member # 4176

posted 12-10-2010 08:32 PM

Whats the latest on the ship? Is she taking on water or is it still just and engine problem?

With the uptick in events down there in the southern Atlantic, it makes a pretty strong case to limit [or even stop] sailing there.

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SSTRAVELER
First Class Passenger
Member # 15170

posted 12-10-2010 10:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by GregD:
Whats the latest on the ship? Is she taking on water or is it still just and engine problem?

She was under her own power making for port and arrived safely in port. She had been slowed due to electrical problems and very high seas.

I saw the passengers interviewed when she was landing and they were overall complimentary of the ship and the experience. Only one person was reported hurt and the injuries were said to be minor.

The problem is the Drake Passage which is one of the roughest patches of water in the world when it kicks up.

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Globaliser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4153

posted 12-11-2010 12:59 PM

With thanks to a well-known CTer:-

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