A Canadian cruise ship struck submerged ice off Antarctica and began taking on water, but all 154 passengers and crew took to lifeboats and were rescued safely today by a passing Norwegian liner.
The 91 passengers from 14 countries included at least 13 Americans, 22 Britons, 17 Dutch and 10 Canadians, officials said. In addition to the passengers, there were nine expedition staff members and a crew of 54.
Susan Hayes of G.A.P. Adventures of Toronto, which owns the stricken vessel offered a brief...
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