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Carnival releases statement on stranded ship

Posted: Feb 13, 2013 4:08 PM by MELISSA CANONE
Updated: Feb 13, 2013 4:39 PM


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From Carnival: Lots of questions/comments about using another ship to transport guests off the C. Triumph so wanted to address the topic:

We evaluated a wide range of options including using another ship to transport guests but the safest solution was towing the ship back to port. We have a huge team involving multiple departments working around the clock to get our guests home as quickly as possible.

Coming to the rescue: Another Carnival cruise liner called the Legend went off course to help the other boat but dropping off supplies proved difficult in high seas, according to one passenger- MAILONLINE.COM

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