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Re: 53' Monohull On The Reef At ONB
[Re: VirginGordaResident]
#315991
03/19/2024 02:08 PM
03/19/2024 02:08 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,435
Miramichi NB Canada
Sandsailsun
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Miramichi NB Canada
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This happened on Sunday, 3.17. Very tough day on the water for the family onboard.
They were trying to come into Eustatia Sound through the ONB deep water channel. Unfortunately they missed it and got strung up and spun around high and dry on Eustatia Reef.
Many local boats came out to try and assist (at one point they had 3 center consoles with 10 total outboards and over 3500HP trying to pull her off unsuccessfully).
Eventually Husky came up with two boats and was able to get her off.
Apparently she ended up with an ~3 foot hole in the side and they towed her to Nanny w/ multiple diesel pumps running to haul her out and assess the damage before she sunk.
Photos attached
This make me literally want to vomit thinking about these poor people! My heart hurts for the boat , the reef and the skipper and crew. Husky has rescued many including once when Reef Song broke from her mooring at Leverick and landed on her side on a beach. Thankfully no damage to her unlike these folks. Sad day .
Kim
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