Roland787 Posted December 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2016 A bit of a somber morning here aboard QM2. Captain Oprey made an announcement that we are "dealing with a serious missing person situation on board." Many calls were made early in the on the public address system asking for a lady to make a phone call immediately. I noticed that we had made a 180 degree turn and were picking up speed according to the voyage tracker on the TV. Oprey said we will retrace our course and begin a search. The US Coast Guard has been notified and may provide assistance. We're currently doing 25.4 knots. Prayers for the missing lady. Roland764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple_Girl Posted December 23, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Any news on this? Prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted December 23, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 23, 2016 A bit of a somber morning here aboard QM2. Captain Oprey made an announcement that we are "dealing with a serious missing person situation on board." Many calls were made early in the on the public address system asking for a lady to make a phone call immediately. I noticed that we had made a 180 degree turn and were picking up speed according to the voyage tracker on the TV. Oprey said we will retrace our course and begin a search. The US Coast Guard has been notified and may provide assistance. We're currently doing 25.4 knots.Prayers for the missing lady. Roland764 Prayers For Missing Person.... We have a couple onboard celebrating the Holiday Cruise and was looking forward to a happy voyage. I too am watching the Marine Traffic with Satellite Coverage and noticed this strange event. Thought it was maybe a Call To Rescue in the Water the Queen is always offering assistance to. Will be keeping an eye this event and hope for the best outcome. Best Wishes to all Onboard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted December 23, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 23, 2016 As of 9:48 ship's time we are still moving back north along the ship's track and have slowed somewhat to around 22 knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deck chair Posted December 23, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Hello Given how cold it is and the ocean temps it is extremely unlikely whoever it is who went over is still alive. Too bad. deck Chair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz48 Posted December 23, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Very sad indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland787 Posted December 23, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted December 23, 2016 We reached our search area and QM2 has begun its search. The US Coast Guard is also assisting with the search. QM2 was joined by 2 US Coast guard C130 Aircraft. Capt. Oprey has asked people to assist with the search from deck. Roland787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted December 23, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Thank you for the updates, my thoughts are with the crew and passengers at this sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MawganTr Posted December 23, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I'm following updates about this on fb- so terribly sad. If you look at the deck can you can see crew looking over the bow. Must be the absolute worst part of their job. Thoughts to all involved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland787 Posted December 23, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Captain Oprey informed us that we have completed the first of our search locations. We are heading south to a second search location where we will continue to search as long as daylight allows. He thanked passengers for their assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted December 23, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 23, 2016 It's on the BBC's news site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38422872 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted December 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 23, 2016 We reached our search area and QM2 has begun its search. The US Coast Guard is also assisting with the search. QM2 was joined by 2 US Coast guard C130 Aircraft. Capt. Oprey has asked people to assist with the search from deck. Roland787 So proud of all the those participating (crew & passengers) in the search and rescue of the missing passenger on the Queen. As a retired Emergency Service Member, I would have volunteered my assistance to help search the ship too. The passenger may have also experienced a medical condition and lost their way and still onboard. Special thanks also to the US Coast Guard and all their technology to search the waters. Still praying for a miracle outcome it possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted December 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 23, 2016 ...Still praying for a miracle outcome it possible. I join in those prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamflightPat Posted December 23, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I join in those prayers. Just wondering if there is any further news. So terrible. I do hope there is a happy outcome and she is somewhere on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz48 Posted December 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 23, 2016 The passenger may have also experienced a medical condition and lost their way and still onboard. It would be lovely if this were the case. Unless the cameras have shown she went overboard. I guess they have searched just about every inch of the ship by now though, but there is always hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted December 23, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I was on QM2 summer 2015 when a crew member went overboard. Tragedies like this do promote a very somber mood. I am sure the crew and passengers are doing all they can to assist, just as they did during my sailing. Prayers for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihilo Posted December 23, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 23, 2016 There is no way a person "falls" overboard. Jumped, yes---- suicide is, of course, so sad. Thrown over ?? certainly Possible--- which is murder. But the reality is that no one survives in the cold North Atlantic in Dec. Absolutely stressful + heart-breaking for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted December 23, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Studied time rates in cold water exposure situations describe loss of consciousness in 15 to 30 minutes at the current water temp in that location. Death in 60 to 90 minutes if drowning has not occurred first. Probably sooner with the age of the passenger in question. Sad but the hard facts of the North Atlantic. Hope they learn why this happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted December 23, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 23, 2016 It's on the BBC's news site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38422872 Yes, a British 74 year old lady at 3.00am local time. Very sad news, but fingers crossed she is found on the ship somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted December 23, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I think 3 AM is a reporting error (I know others have said an earlier time as well). But I heard first shipside announcement paging the woman about 6:10 local time, and by 6:30 or 7 we had turned north to begin the search. About half an hour ago the Captain announced that with nightfall the search has been called off and we have returned to our track bound for St. Maarten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MawganTr Posted December 23, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 23, 2016 This is such a tragic situation. On fb someone has said that a body has been found but of course, that could be conjecture as I don't know if they are on board. Thoughts and prayers to all involved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted December 24, 2016 #22 Share Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) I think 3 AM is a reporting error (I know others have said an earlier time as well). But I heard first shipside announcement paging the woman about 6:10 local time, and by 6:30 or 7 we had turned north to begin the search. About half an hour ago the Captain announced that with nightfall the search has been called off and we have returned to our track bound for St. Maarten. I overheard at dinner that apparently her absence was first noticed at about 3 AM, so I guess that must be true. I'm surprised that I didn't hear the Captain paging for her until after 6. No word onboard about a body having been recovered. I know that we did not stop to recover anything. Edited December 24, 2016 by Underwatr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted December 24, 2016 #23 Share Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) I am so sorry for all concerned. I keep recalling this poem, memorized as a student. I hope it is not inappropriate. 'No Man is an Island' No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as any manner of thy friends or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. MEDITATION XVII Devotions upon Emergent Occasions John Donne --------------------- And now, having recited that poem, may I wish Chanukah and Christmas blessings to all. Pax Vobiscum! Edited December 24, 2016 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted December 24, 2016 #24 Share Posted December 24, 2016 So very sad to hear this. What a terrible experience for her family and all onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MawganTr Posted December 24, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I overheard at dinner that apparently her absence was first noticed at about 3 AM, so I guess that must be true. I'm surprised that I didn't hear the Captain paging for her until after 6. No word onboard about a body having been recovered. I know that we did not stop to recover anything. Someone on the Feb post is onboard too and they mentioned an announcement at 4am. Either way, terribly sad for everyone. I hope that you all enjoy the remainder the trip. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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