The latest at sea

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Coastguard helicopter evacuates passenger from Carnival Legend

The medical evacuation took place while the cruise ship was travelling through the English Channel from the Isle of Man to Dover.

Norwegian Cruise Line is deploying Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl seasonally from the new Delaware River facility.

The ship is scheduled to operate seven special voyages from the city, including five Bermuda sailings.

The cruise ship diverted after authorities relayed a distress call from a disabled sailboat, Carnival said.