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| Subject: Spontaneous anarchic trade and order emerges on doomed cruise ship Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:27 pm | |
| Passengers aboard the Carnival Triumph could have been selfish and looked out only for themselves and their loved ones after their cruise ship lost power. Instead, they became comrades in a long, exhausting smelly struggle to get home.
As ship conditions deteriorated after an engine fire, travellers formed Bible study groups, shared or traded precious supplies and welcomed strangers into their private cabins.
Even after they have returned to the everyday luxuries of hot showers and cold drinks, passengers will remember the crew and the personal bonds formed during a cruel week at sea.
The tired tourists finally reached land on Friday and gave a glimpse into an intensely uncomfortable journey.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/passengers-became-comrades-on-trip-20130216-2ek0b.html#ixzz2L7DxnAcc
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