Elephant Island: Patient Transfer

Another sea day, heading towards Antarctica.

This morning we were notified by the Captain that a medical aeroplane cannot land at King George Island due to adverse weather conditions. Either we would have to return to the Falklands or Ushuaia for the patient to get the medical attention he needs.

Fortunately the sister ship, the Venture, is heading towards Ushuaia, and the staff could help.

The Venture altered course a bit to meet us at Elephant Island, and the patient was transferred via tender between the two ships.

The water was quite rough and I felt sorry for those in the tender - it was quite a ride!

We are now heading towards Half Moon Island and should arrive there around midday tomorrow.Read more