This was a difficult story to read - the Explorer was built in 1969 as the first ship designed for Arctic expedition cruising - probably has more miles logged in icy waters than any other passenger cruise vessel. Joan and I did the Amazon from the Peruvian border to Belem, and also did our first Antarctic trip aboard Explorer. At the time the cruises were run by A&K. Sad to see the photos of her sinking.
Ted
