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Galapagos Grounding

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Riknpat, Mar 19, 2010.

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  1. Riknpat, Mar 19, 2010
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    Riknpat

    Riknpat Senior Member

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    A yacht belonging to Quasar Expeditions has run aground on rocks in the Galapagos. All 16 passengers and the crew of 8 have been successfully evacuated without injury. From pictures she appears to be the Alta, a 140 foot three masted staysail schooner built in Norway. She also has a pair of Detroit Diesels @485 HP each. None of the 3500 gallons of fuel aboard has spilled in this very sensitive area but getting her off the rocks without spilling any might require some care and luck.
  2. Emerson, Mar 19, 2010
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    Emerson

    Emerson New Member

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    That's a shame.
  3. revdcs, Mar 19, 2010
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