Menasha Public Library (Elisha D. Smith)

Cabin fever, the harrowing journey of a cruise ship at the dawn of a pandemic, Michael Smith and Jonathan Franklin

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Cabin fever

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Michael Smith and Jonathan Franklin

the harrowing journey of a cruise ship at the dawn of a pandemic

"In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on different continents, and no one knew what the coming weeks would bring. Far from the hot spots, the cruise ship Zaandam, owned by Holland America, was preparing to sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina, loaded with 1,200 passengers--Americans, Europeans and South Americans, plus 600 crew. Most passengers were over the age of sixty-five. There was concern about the virus on the news, and it had already killed and sickened passengers on other Holland America ships. But that was oceans away, and escaping to sea at the ends of the earth for a few weeks seemed like it might be a good option. The cruise line had said the voyage (three weeks around the South American coastline to see some of the world's most stunning natural wonders and ancient ruins) would carry on as scheduled, with no refunds. And it would be safe. Within days, people aboard Zaandam begin to fall sick. The world's ports shut down. Zaandam becomes a top story on the news and is denied safe harbor everywhere. With only two doctors aboard and few medical supplies to test for or treat COVID-19, and with dwindling food and water, the ship wanders the oceans on an unthinkable journey."--, Provided by publisher

Choose fun -- Mysterious stowaway -- Ugly vibe at the ends of the earth -- Cruise to nowhere -- Lockdown in the Pacific -- Secret mission -- Pariah ship -- Dark thoughts -- Night crossing -- Desperate plea -- Race to shore -- Trapped on dry land -- Prisoners in paradise -- Final goodbye -- Unfamiliar horizons

Harrowing journey of a cruise ship at the dawn of a pandemic