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Photos: Abandoned Boats To Be Removed
The Department of Environment & Natural Resources and the Department of Marine & Ports Services are advising the public that 17 abandoned boats – owners unknown – will shortly be removed from the water and disposed of. The Department said, “The 17 ‘unknown’ abandoned vessels are located in the Ferry Reach, Mullet Bay, Coney Island... Read more of this article
Stolen Boat Washes Up By Admiralty House
A recently stolen boat was reported abandoned and washed up close to Admiralty House on August 30, with the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre contacting the vessel’s owner. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Thursday, August 30 at 8.50am, Bermuda Radio received a call from a member of the public who reported that an... Read more of this article
Sailor Abandons Boat 194nm Off Bermuda
Due to concerns about the “seaworthiness of vessel,” a sailor onboard the Spadefoot has abandoned the boat 194 nautical miles off Bermuda, and has been picked up by another participant in the ‘Bermuda One-Two’ race. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 6:40pm Monday 5th June 2017, Rescue Coordination Centre [RCC]... Read more of this article
Crew Members Safe After Abandoning Sailboat
The crew onboard the Monterey — which was taking part in the 935 nautical mile Antigua to Bermuda Race race — have abandoned the vessel 200 nautical miles south of Bermuda after it began taking on water early this morning, with all the crew safely rescued by another sailboat taking part in the race. A Bermuda Maritime Operations spokesperson... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Rescued Ninah Crew Arrive Home
Crew members from the damaged and abandoned 75ft vessel ‘Ninah’ arrived on the island this morning [Jan 20] after being rescued at sea and picked up by the merchant vessel ‘Hercules Leader’. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Center previously said that ‘Ninah’ was damaged yesterday after being struck by a wave approximately 250 miles... Read more of this article
Man Abandons Sailing Vessel, Lands In Bermuda
A 63-year-old man abandoned his sailing vessel in order to receive medical assistance in Bermuda, arriving this morning [Nov 19] and being transferred to KEMH. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a call from RCC Norfolk [U.S. Coast Guard] reporting that the sailing vessel ‘Ekaterina’... Read more of this article
Three People Abandon Sailboat After Fire
Three people onboard the sailboat Wooden Heart abandonded the vessel following a fire on the boat, as it was located approximately 240 nautical miles north of Bermuda. The three survivors were picked up by the M/V AM Zenica, and are now en route to Croatia. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda receives a telephone... Read more of this article
Abandoned Sailboat Washes Ashore In U.S.
A sailboat that was abandoned off Bermuda during a storm last May has been found washed up on a beach at Norton Point in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The boat’s long journey began when owner Bill Heldenbrand set off alone from Green Cove Springs, Florida with the intention of sailing his vessel, dubbed The Running Free, to Bermuda, before ultimately... Read more of this article
“Champis” Crew Rescued, Sailboat Abandoned
The crew on board the sailing vessel “Champis” are now on their way to Italy after having to abandon their boat off approximately 130 nautical miles off Bermuda. The container ship “Altamira Express” diverted to the yacht’s location and rescued the crew. This marks the second yacht abandoned off Bermuda in a week after... Read more of this article
Sailboat Towed Into U.S. After Being Abandoned
After spending 13 days without a crew and adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, the 41-foot sloop Avenir was located and towed back into Rhode Island on Monday night, EastBayRI reports. The 41-foot sailboat was returning to the US after the recent Newport to Bermuda race when it was abandoned after suffering rudder damage, with the cruise ship ‘Norwegian... Read more of this article
Boat Abandoned, Sailors Picked Up By Cruise Ship
A 41-foot sailboat returning to the US after the recent Newport to Bermuda race was abandoned after suffering rudder damage, with the cruise ship ‘Norwegian Star’ picking up the sailors 230 miles off Bermuda at 2:30pm this afternoon [June 26]. Early this morning the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a call from the U.S. Coastguard in Norfolk,... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Discovers Abandoned Yacht
A sailboat abandoned during an ill-fated Atlantic yacht rally to Bermuda was spotted drifting in the Atlantic yesterday [Mar.14]. The Holland America cruise ship “Prisendam” came across the “Triple Stars” drifting on the high seas [a passenger took this photograph of the yacht]. American Rob Anderson was rescued by the tanker... Read more of this article
