# Cruise Ship Strikes Endangered Fin Whale | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-09-19T02:13:58+00:00
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A massive cruise ship, the Norwegian Joy, docked in Sitka Sound hours late after striking an endangered fin whale between Hoonah and Sitka—sending shockwaves through the community and raising urgent questions about marine safety. This isn’t the first collision of its kind in Alaska, with roughly ten documented incidents since 2001, though many go unreported or undetected. The whale, estimated at 35–45 feet, sank offshore before being moved to shore for examination, leaving investigators to determine if it was already dead or killed by the impact. Norwegian Cruise Lines expressed deep sorrow and pledged full cooperation with authorities, reaffirming their commitment to responsible ocean stewardship. For locals, spotting a fin whale carcass on a cruise ship is rare—and deeply unsettling. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://alaskapublic.org/news/environment/2026-09-18/endangered-fin-whale-discovered-dead-on-cruise-ship-bow-in-sitka More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a800fdfb8774b4b6 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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