Crew Member Requires Medical Assistance

November 16, 2017

On Saturday [Nov 11], the 50ft ‘Caradow’ — traveling from Massachusetts to Guadeloupe — made its way to Bermuda, as a 60-year-old crew member was in need of medical assistance.

A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio is contacted by the 50ft Ketch ‘CARADOW’ on final approach to Bermuda, reporting that a 60-year-old crew member was in need of non-urgent medical assistance.

“Following recent cataract surgery, the patient was now experiencing pain and pressure behind his left eye.

“S/v CARADOW on route from Marion, Massachusetts, bound for Guadeloupe, arrived into St. George’s harbor a few hours later with the patient taken by taxi to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

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