Scenic Eclipse II’s champagne rescue in Ross Sea
With Antarctic ice continually on the move, keeping skippers on their toes, Scenic Eclipse II found itself in a tight spot while manoeuvring through first-year pack ice near McMurdo Sound.
The US keep a year-round base there, and as luck would have it, their icebreaker USCG Polar Star was on hand to assist.
Reports from the ship state that Scenic Eclipse II was never in danger and no emergency was declared or “rescue” sought, merely assistance. Scenic has issued a statement assuring us that all is well.
Scenic Eclipse II’s champagne rescue in Ross Sea
