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Dominicans to Search for Missing Boat

Dominicans to Search for Missing Boat

Officials have confirmed with Bernews that as of this morning [Dec 29] a vessel from the Dominican Republic Navy division will set out to search for “Carefree IV”, which has two Bermudian crew members aboard. The 31-foot yacht left the Dominican Republic on December 1 and had been due to arrive in Bermuda before Christmas. Local officials have previously... Read more of this article

US Coast Guard Calls Off Search

US Coast Guard Calls Off Search

The search by the US Coast Guard for a 31-foot yacht crewed by two Bermudians and missing on a voyage from the Dominican Republic to Bermuda has been suspended. Local officials confirm that as of yesterday evening [Dec 24], the Coast Guard’s C130 aircraft is no longer a part of that search. However, merchant and other vessels travelling  southwest... Read more of this article

US Coast Guard Resumes Search

US Coast Guard Resumes Search

A US Coast Guard aircraft re-commenced its search for a yacht crewed by two Bermudian men this morning (Dec. 24) — but so far has not turned up any trace of the missing vessel. “Carefree IV” has not been seen since December 18. The 31-foot yacht left the Dominican Republic on December 1 and had been due to arrive in Bermuda yesterday.... Read more of this article

Search for Two Bermudian Sailors Continues

Search for Two Bermudian Sailors Continues

[Updated - Sailors are Bermudians] The Coast Guard is today [Dec 23] searching the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles southwest of Bermuda for two sailors aboard a 31-foot sailing vessel. Coast Guard officials say “The missing sailors were transiting from the Dominican Republic to Bermuda when they contacted Rescue Co-ordination Center Bermuda... Read more of this article