Bird expert in Antarctica drama (BBC News) (1 Viewer)

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BF Newsroom

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• Nov 24, 2007

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A woman from the Isles of Scilly talks about the worry of finding her husband Bob was on board a ship sinking in the Antarctic.

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naturistbird

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• Nov 24, 2007

• #2

Very interesting accounts of the drama in the Antarctic. Thank you for putting link on web.

 

lostinjapan

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• Nov 25, 2007

• #3

Hope everyone was OK.

 

joannec

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• Nov 25, 2007

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lostinjapan said:

Hope everyone was OK.

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According to the news, all passengers and crew were rescued and taken to a Chilean island but the ship sank.

 

Andrew

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• Nov 25, 2007

• #5

Didn't know Bob was on it but glad he is okay.

 

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BrightonBirder

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• Nov 25, 2007

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It is an incredible story and unbelievable story. I am headed to antarctica in two weeks and have had lots of phone calls about this sinking. Thankfully everybody is fine and on their way home already. While the Nord Norge is getting most of the credit, the Explorer crew and staff, the National Geographic Endeavor (first ship to arrive), the other ships that turned and made to the site are all due thanks. The Argentine and Chile forces have offered air support and housing on King George Island.

I heard the voyage of was called the Spirit of Schacklton, I am sure everybody has a new appreciation of the man after sitting in an uncovered boat for five hours.

 

Farnboro John

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• Nov 26, 2007

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I wonder what Mrs Flood means when she "wants to speak to him at length"?

Ive told you before about these trips they're nothing but worry for me and now look I knew this would happen I suppose you'll say lightning never strikes twice and just take that smile off your face you and your birds it runs between you and your wits.....

Glad everybody's all right.

John