Comments on: Photos: Boat That Sank In Hurricane Raised

By: George

George — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:13:56 +0000

Kim – the Government does not want to take people to court to recoup the cost of removing vessels because its politically unpalatable. A large number of people who own boats on this Island can no longer afford them. Just look at the number of boats sitting in peoples yards or just ask the boat yard owners how many delinquent non paying customers they have who’s boats they have either seized through the courts or have scrapped and taken to the dump because the owners don’t want to pay their bills and their is no value in them. When you buy a boat there should be a bond you pay to Government which is used if and when the boat is abandoned and disposed of to cover those costs!

By: Sage

Sage — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 22:41:28 +0000

Looks like she was probably a wreck before it sank.

By: Y-Gurl

Y-Gurl — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 18:52:09 +0000

At taxpayer expense no doubt

By: Onion

Onion — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 07:58:12 +0000

You first.

By: Bermyman

Bermyman — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 01:25:39 +0000

Fantastic for the environment, glad she was raised after all the fuel and battery acid had leaked out!

By: Real Onion

Real Onion — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:37:28 +0000

Raise the Titanic bermystyle.

By: asampson

asampson — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 21:18:37 +0000

Supposed to blow 40 tomorrow night and boat is sitting on anchor in harbor…..great planning.

By: Flash

Flash — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:19:29 +0000

Its super expensive to move boats off the shore line and no one to legally peg the cost to. Couple that with old marine ownership laws and there you go – a shore line full of old wrecks.

By: wahoo

wahoo — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:07:59 +0000

Always sad to see a boat in this shape. Man I don’t think it worth trying to fix her.

By: Mitsy

Mitsy — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 17:55:46 +0000

Me nah try to diss de man but de boat haffi go down me now seeing it back out in de harbor wth. gwaun wif de boat dem and mash it up. my sewage pipes look more attractive den dat boat. fiyah fi de boat

By: where there is hope...

where there is hope... — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 17:35:56 +0000

I think this guy should set up a blog or be given a regular column on Bernews as I would love to track his progress on this project. I agree with the other comments that economically this boat is toast, but he is clearly passionate about it and you never know, he might just get the thing launched again… if not it his trials and tribulations will at least entertain the nation! I can see people rallying around him and helping out with the project – could be good publicity for a partner in the marine business too…

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:10:45 +0000

Visitors love to see a wreck. Some of them expect to see the remains of the captain hanging onto the wheel. Give it to them.

Dump this mess & the one in front of it someplace easily accessible for novice divers & snorkelers.

By: Truth is killin' me...

Truth is killin' me... — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:42:47 +0000

Straight out to shore shore. Wreck for scuba diving!

By: Bermygirl

Bermygirl — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:42:38 +0000

1 down …or up…and so many more to go! I hope the 3 that are grounded in the northern side of Ferry Reach and the boats sunk in Elys Harbour will be removed soon!

By: Nanny Pat

Nanny Pat — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:13:26 +0000

Can we also get rid of the Niobe Corinthian? Talk about an eyesore! Do it now and charge the owner.

By: Kim Smith

Kim Smith — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:10:02 +0000

It would be nice if all of the boats that were left scattered across the island from the hurricanes could all be removed. I’m curious as to why they have been allowed to just remain in place. Does anyone know the reason for that? Thanks.

By: swing voter

swing voter — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:42:26 +0000

she’s done….don’t waste yur time bie

By: Family Man

Family Man — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:37:08 +0000

” I need to get my engine up and running because it’s been under water for so long.”

It’s nice to have dreams.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:51:53 +0000

Engines underwater all this time. Hull damage. Above deck damage. All wiring. Never mind cosmetics.

That boat is toast.

By: Stinky D.

Stinky D. — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:50:20 +0000

It just needs a coat of paint and it will be ready for the Americas Cup