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In reply to the discussion: Back to that sunken yacht [View all]FakeNoose
(41,753 posts)40. There were survivors, not everyone died in this mishap
The original news story was unclear how many victims went down in the boat, but several were rescued from the water. I guess they were able to jump in time. Since the squall came up suddenly at 3 o'clock in the morning, it's likely that many passengers were below decks and became trapped when the boat sank.
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It's interesting that the Italian government has opened an investigation for possible manslaughter.
Lonestarblue
Aug 2024
#35
Putin is getting bored with the same old same old *fell from a window* routine.
BamaRefugee
Aug 2024
#4
Not sure where you've got "no other ships saw it or reported it" from
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2024
#8
Italians now think a powerful downburst may be the reason...and the boat does have a Black Box they think
EX500rider
Aug 2024
#11
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
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
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