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Yacht Berenice wreck

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Pascal, Feb 2, 2012.

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  1. Pascal, Feb 2, 2012
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    Pascal

    Pascal Senior Member

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    Does anyone know what happened to the classic ketch Berenice (london)? Classic yacht mag (jan issue) has very graphic pictures of the wreck on a southern France beach but no detail, looks like a fairly recent accident

    What a shame... heartbreaking pictures.
  2. Hattsoff, Feb 2, 2012
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    I just read that issue a few days ago. Those pics are terrible to see. I also am hoping someone on here has the details. What a shame. Very sad to see.
  3. Pascal, Feb 2, 2012
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    Only other info I found is that she dragged anchor off Port grimaud, in a December storm, after having engine issues
  4. two boat tim, Apr 22, 2012
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    berenice

    i sailed on berenice in 2005 from St Martin to the Azores and have life changing memories of the voyage .a sad sad tragedy for a beautiful lady of the seas,bon voyage Berenoce
  5. wizick, Jul 9, 2012
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    Berenice

    So sad to see wreck of the yacht Berenice My father rescued her just after the war from a mud birth in Essex and he restored her as a family yacht we had many memorable holidays onj her in the 50's and early 60's. I being the eldest of seven siblings

    I have attached a photo of myself sister and a cousin on board at Dartmouth regatta week

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