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Re: The mystery of the Queensland version of the Marie Celeste.
From: Peter Fogg
Date: 2007 Apr 23, 09:22 +1000
From: Peter Fogg
Date: 2007 Apr 23, 09:22 +1000
Robert Eno wrote: > Thanks for that fascinating story Peter. Very intriguing ... Keep us posted on the developments. The official search has been abandoned; although the families are asking vessels in area to continue looking (from the ABC radio news this morning). From a photo I've seen over the weekend, the cat had a number of fenders out on the port side, despite being outside the Great Barrier Reef � thus out in the open ocean. The sailors' families say the sailors were all experienced. Theories are being aired of piracy but the vessel wasn't pillaged � eg; equipment such as laptop computers were left running on the table in plain view. The headsail was shredded, although that is consistent with being left to flog, maybe over a few days, in 20 knot winds. I don't have any solution to offer. It remains a mystery. I thought it was interesting that the authorities hoped to retrace the boat's movements since leaving port through analysis of the GPS, which was also found running. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ To post to this group, send email to NavList@fer3.com To , send email to NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
