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EX500rider

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14. Although generally at anchor...

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 01:14 PM

Aug 2024

Last edited Sat Aug 24, 2024, 08:26 PM - Edit history (1)

.... closing hatches and port holes isn't as necessary as when out at sea when a storm comes.

It's extremely unusual for 180 ft boat to have any kind of issue from weather while at anchor other than dragging the anchor.

During my 3 years on tall ships I don't recall ever having to button the boat up while at anchor.

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Back to that sunken yacht [View all] malaise Aug 2024 OP

Now help me with this really strange coincidence malaise Aug 2024 #1

Yo ho ho, and a bottle of rum BoRaGard Aug 2024 #5

I have one thing in common with the police ScratchCat Aug 2024 #7

I don't think hitmen can arrange waterspouts... EX500rider Aug 2024 #9

It doesn't say if this was a hit and run or if the driver stopped. nt Hotler Aug 2024 #12

Judgment Day bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #27

It's interesting that the Italian government has opened an investigation for possible manslaughter. Lonestarblue Aug 2024 #35

I feel bad for the crew and his daughter obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #2

Indeed malaise Aug 2024 #3

Just them, why not everybody? EX500rider Aug 2024 #10

Putin is getting bored with the same old same old *fell from a window* routine. BamaRefugee Aug 2024 #4

More here malaise Aug 2024 #6

Not sure where you've got "no other ships saw it or reported it" from muriel_volestrangler Aug 2024 #8

What about this from the Guardian? malaise Aug 2024 #19

I don't think they will have much of a case EX500rider Aug 2024 #20

Italians now think a powerful downburst may be the reason...and the boat does have a Black Box they think EX500rider Aug 2024 #11

Interesting malaise Aug 2024 #15

cool Kali Aug 2024 #18

Keep in mind, a lot of really rich guys often skimp on staffing to make more profit in their businesses Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #36

Seems like a small crew for that sized sailing vessel but I was on a school ship, we were no doubt overstaffed EX500rider Aug 2024 #37

There were survivors, not everyone died in this mishap FakeNoose Aug 2024 #40

Goodness, my husband is so smart. ❤️. He said "watertight integrity" and now Nixie Aug 2024 #13

Although generally at anchor... EX500rider Aug 2024 #14

Not sure the anchor would mean the yacht wasn't compromised Nixie Aug 2024 #16

Oh yeah, I have seen the Amerigo Vespucci at Tall Ship meets, she is pretty...my fav might be the Danish one: EX500rider Aug 2024 #21

That is gorgeous! I love reading about the history, too Nixie Aug 2024 #22

Surprised Clarence Thomas wasn't aboard. Emile Aug 2024 #17

More disappointed malaise Aug 2024 #32

Yep Emile Aug 2024 #38

Saloon doors may've opened -- design flaw. Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #23

From what i just read on BBC the keel was in the up position EX500rider Aug 2024 #24

Thank you for the heads-up! Found some video... Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #25

Thanks for this malaise Aug 2024 #28

Someone commented on a youtube video that its possible it was anchored both fore and aft, thus preventing swinging Blues Heron Aug 2024 #29

yeah if she couldn't swing the keel definitely should have been down, plus they should have slacked or raised the stern EX500rider Aug 2024 #31

this reminds me of the El Faro disaster, although not anchored, it lost engines, steerage and ended up being pushed over Blues Heron Aug 2024 #34

I love DU malaise Aug 2024 #33

Due to this oligarch misfortune the bayesian probabilities of a super yacht being destroyed by a tornado Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #26

LOL malaise Aug 2024 #30

Orca Pod says CatWoman Aug 2024 #39

😀 malaise Aug 2024 #42

Former Skipper of the boat comments: EX500rider Aug 2024 #41

I learn stuff here daily malaise Aug 2024 #43