Derelict cruise ship that broke loose near Newfoundland has been spotted adrift near Ireland

(ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland) — A derelict cruise ship that broke loose from towing vessels near Newfoundland in January has been spotted near the coast of Ireland, the travel news website Gadling.com reported. The unmanned Lyubov Orlova was within 1,200 nm of Ireland last week. The current owner of the ship said he is trying to hire Irish salvors to retrieve it.

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By Professional Mariner Staff