Article updated: 2/15/2013 9:09 PM

Cruise passengers became closer during crisis

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Passengers from the Carnival ship Triumph, all wearing their Carnival bathrobes, head to their cars Friday after arriving in Galveston, Texas from Mobile, Ala.

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As ship conditions deteriorated after an engine fire, travelers formed Bible study groups, shared or traded precious supplies and even welcomed strangers into their private cabins. Long after they’ve returned to the everyday luxuries of hot showers and cold drinks, passengers said, they will remember the crew and the personal bonds formed during a cruel week at sea.

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