Luxury charter cat burns and sinks

Discussion in 'All Things Boats & Boating' started by Mr Efficiency, Oct 3, 2013.

  1. Mr Efficiency
    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posts: 10,386
    Likes: 1,042, Points: 113, Legacy Rep: 702
    Location: Australia

    Mr Efficiency Senior Member

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-03/passengers-jump-from-burning-luxury-yacht/4995460.

    No-one hurt, but she burnt to the waterline and sank, reportedly after a fire started in an engine room. Aluminium burns like all heck when it gets a go on ! Oh well, it is a solid rocket fuel, after all. Boat looked a bit long and lean compared to others, had a cruise speed of 15 knots and a maximum of 20. The owners are heading to the site to see what can be salvaged, which surely would not seem to be much.
     
Loading...
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.