Cruise Ship Damaged After Hitting Ice in Alaska

Holland America’s Westerdam was damaged last week after striking a large chunk of ice in Alaska’s Yakutat Bay.

Holland America reported in a statement, that the ships “…hull was not breached and the ship continued on its published itinerary as planned,” arriving in Sitka the same day.

The 1,916-passenger ship reportedly hit the ice while maneuvering through the bay during high winds. The damage has been described as a “mild indentation in the hull,” 15-feet below the waterline.

The U.S. Coast Guard says that no one was injured and no pollution resulted from the incident.

The Coast Guard met the ship in Sitka on Wednesday where a full investigation has been launched.