Glacier hits British sightseeing boat in Arctic

Ice that broke off a glacier hit a sightseeing ship with 72 people aboard off the Svalbard Islands in the Arctic, injuring 18, two seriously, police and the tour operator said today.

Glacier hits British sightseeing boat in Arctic
Thu, 09 Aug, 2007 - 14:29

Ice that broke off a glacier hit a sightseeing ship with 72 people aboard off the Svalbard Islands in the Arctic, injuring 18, two seriously, police and the tour operator said today.

All 50 passengers were British, the tour operator said.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Mideast Wars Israel Prisoners Israel’s Supreme Court says government not feeding Palestinian prisoners enough
Immigration Raid Hyundai Plant South Korea says it has reached deal with US to release 300 workers at Georgia plant
Russia Ukraine War Government building damaged in Kyiv in largest Russian attack since war began
CourtsHeathrowPlace: Arctic IcePlace: Svalbard islandsPlace: ArcticPlace: SvalbardPlace: TromsoePlace: Arctic islandsPlace: North PolePlace: NorwegianPlace: Horn glacierPlace: FinlandPlace: NetherlandsPerson: Jan TommervoldPerson: Alexey MaryshevPerson: TommervoldPerson: Petter BraathenPerson: BraathenOrganisation: Oceanwide ExpeditionsOrganisation: Hydrographic Institute of St. Petersburg
<p>Erin Patterson arrives at Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, on August 25 2025 (Jason Edwards/NCA, Pool via AP, File)</p>

Australian judge sentences mushroom-killer Erin Patterson to life in prison

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited