Arctic Ocean Adventure: Elderly Couple Wins £80,000 Court Battle Over Abandoned Trip
TWO elderly adventurers have won an £80,000 court fight over an abandoned trip of a lifetime through the Arctic Ocean. Nicholas and Rosemary Sherman were devastated when their Northwest Passage cruise was diverted as a cold snap meant sea ice blocked the way. Now, they have secured the backing of Court of Appeal judges in their fight for a £20,000 refund and £60,000-plus in legal costs.
The Disappointment of a Lifetime Adventure
The ex-IT industry director, Mr Sherman, 76, and his wife, 75, who worked for a GP, booked the 2018 trip through Canada’s Northwest Passage in part as an inlet is named after one of Mr Sherman’s ancestors. The cruise aimed to trace the doomed 1845 expedition of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, which ended with all 129 crew dead. However, colder than usual weather meant the cruise spent most of its time off Greenland.
Legal Battles and Resilience
The Shermans, of Sixpenny Handley, Dorset, lost a case against organiser Reader Offers and were told to pay £60,000 costs. That decision was overturned by a High Court judge, and last week the Court of Appeal too.
Conclusion
Mr Sherman insisted, “Our purpose is not the money, it is to stop it happening again.” With determination and perseverance, the Shermans have shown resilience in their pursuit of justice and have shed light on the importance of upholding the integrity of travel arrangements.
Overall, their victory serves as a triumph for all travelers who may face unexpected challenges during their adventures, proving that justice can prevail even in the face of adversity.