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RIP HMS Bounty
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:29 pm
by 1967 seavoyager
The Bounty went down last night 90 miles off Cape Hatteras. Crewmember Claudene Christian(same family) did not survive. Captain still missing at sea, 14 others rescued. I was aboard that boat about 12 years ago or so when it came to Oswego for Harborfest. What a boat !! Almost Trojanesque. Such a shame.
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:24 am
by aaronbocknek
agreed. rest in peace bounty and lost crew members.
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:27 am
by Stripermann2
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:51 pm
by hmc
sad
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:10 pm
by jaahmez@hotmail.com
Tragedy for sure, that ship had twin CAT diesels and an experienced captain, who got taken down by three things that went wrong at the same time. He should not have left port as he had to have been well aware of Sandy's forecast.
I do not speculate this to be the cause, but if any of you go bluewater cruising, I cannot emphasize the importance of having your fuel tanks polished every couple of years. It is money well spent.
rip cap Walbridge
James