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Major SAR operation as cruise ship was in real danger of grounding
After the loss of all power the "Le Boréal" was placed in real danger of grounding on Cape Dolphin, East Falkland because of a northwesterly gale so its captain gave the order to 347 passengers and crew to abandon ship. The British Forces conducted a major Search and Rescue plan, working closely with the Falklands Islands Government. Two Royal Air Force Sea King Search and Rescue helicopters were scrambled, along with two other support helicopters, a C130 Hercules and a Voyager aircraft for command and control. The Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS "Clyde" was dispatched along with the Dutch tugs "Dintelstroom" and "Giessenstroom" which support British Forces in the Falkland Islands. The operation saw 79 people winched from the deck of the cruise ship and from two life rafts in the water. HMS "Clyde" provided assistance to two further lifeboats with over 200 evacuees on board, making sure they were brought to safety. The evacuees were brought to the British Forces Base at Mount Pleasant where they received care, clothing, food and medical Attention. Reports with photos and videos:
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