Arctic rescue fears

[Tahuyaman]

Getting stuck in the ice can cause a ship to sink.

A risk they take willingly

I didn't say it wasn't. I just stated a fact in response to someone else saying that getting stuck in the ice doesn't pose a risk of sinking a ship.

[jimmyz]

I was struck by the costs per passenger for the cruise ($30,000 to $156,000 each) Wow! And the chance of an accident in Arctic waters to boot.

[Tahuyaman]

People of financial means do things with their money others find difficult to understand.

[donttread]

I didn't say it wasn't. I just stated a fact in response to someone else saying that getting stuck in the ice doesn't pose a risk of sinking a ship.

Relax Tally, not everything is meant to be a challenge or insult. I just can't believe that anyone is really worried about rescuing them if they get themselves in trouble with mother nature. I realize the crushing force that ice has, I can't even leave my aluminum dock in the water over winter or it would be badly damaged

[Crepitus]

A risk they take willingly

Actually my guess is it's a risk they take without really understanding.

[donttread]

I was struck by the costs per passenger for the cruise ($30,000 to $156,000 each) Wow! And the chance of an accident in Arctic waters to boot.

A few less 1% by there own stupidity and need to show off would not end the world

[donttread]

Actually my guess is it's a risk they take without really understanding.

Pretty dumb wouldn't you say?

[Tahuyaman]

Relax Tally, not everything is meant to be a challenge or insult. I just can't believe that anyone is really worried about rescuing them if they get themselves in trouble with mother nature. I realize the crushing force that ice has, I can't even leave my aluminum dock in the water over winter or it would be badly damaged

Why are you so worked up over this?

[Tahuyaman]

Actually my guess is it's a risk they take without really understanding.

I'm sure they are well informed of the risk, but want to get a close up view of a part of the world rarely seen by humans.

[Crepitus]

Pretty dumb wouldn't you say?

I won't comment on that. I have done far stupider and more dangerous things.