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Yacht fell off freighter in a storm, then smashed on rocks

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Norseman, Feb 8, 2016.

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  1. Norseman, Feb 8, 2016
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    Norseman

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  2. Capt Ralph, Feb 8, 2016
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    Not in bad shape for falling/washing off a freighter at first.

    What a powerful & destructive force that rock grinder is. Chews up a boat and spits out the splinters.
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  3. Norseman, Feb 8, 2016
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    My bad translating, it was actually washed of the deck of the freighter.
    Probably poor planning as far as strapping in down.

    The boat was sold in the town of Molde and was being delivered to Oslo.
  4. Capt J, Feb 8, 2016
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    And now sold again, to an insurance company. Does sound like it wasn't strapped properly.