Mainly for wet chippers, but of interest to all. The Explorer cruise ship (not the RCCL Explorer of the Seas) hit underwater ice and either is sinking or has sunk in the Antarctic. All 154 passengers and crew rescued. Built especially for cruising in ice with a double hull and ice breaking bow the Explorer was popular for cruising in the Antarctic. She was on the 12 day of a 19 day cruise. The Explorer was owned I think by GAP Adventures.