Deadly Storm Hits Cruise Ship In Bay Of Biscay, Leaving 1 Dead & 100 Injured

Deadly Storm Hits Cruise Ship In Bay Of Biscay, Leaving 1 Dead & 100 Injured
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A cruise passenger died, and over 100 others were injured after the ship Spirit of Discovery, operated by Saga Cruises, was hit by rough weather on November 4, 2023.

Per a report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), the incident was caused by storm-force winds of over 64 mph and 25-foot waves in the Bay of Biscay, forcing the ship to change its direction and return to the United Kingdom.

The Spirit of Discovery, carrying 943 passengers and...

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