Sailing Vessel - Shipwreck Log

Angelina Catherina

September 27, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 30 meter long two-masted schooner Angelina Catherina caught fire while off Kiel Holtenau, Germany. The fire started in the engine room, but was quickly contained from spreading to other parts of the ship by the crew. The crew activated the onboard automatic extinguishing system and requested assistance from the water police. The DGzRS lifeboat Berlin responded with members of the local fire brigade to the scene. Additional lifeboats and police patrol boats arrived on scene. The vessels berthed at quay in Kiel Holtenau and the fire was finally extinguished a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Flying Dutchman

August 30, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 2-masted sailing vessel Flying Dutchman ran aground in Oban Bay. The Flying Dutchman had run aground during low tide on a reef locally known as “The Scrat”. The RNLI lifeboat responded to the scene and help disembark the passengers safely. The Flying Dutchman later refloated on the rising tide and was towed by the lifeboat to the pier in Oban. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

Tallship grounded on rocks near Oban (bbc.co.uk)

Astrid

July 24, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 42 meter long, 2-masted sailing vessel Astrid went aground and sank in the Irish Sea near Kinsale, Cork County, Ireland. The Astrid was en route to take part in a tall-ship regatta when it suffered engine failure. The disabled sailing vessel signaled the other nearby vessels it was in trouble. The vessel continue to drift towards shore until it crashed onto the rocks off the Sovereign Islands and began to take on water. The Astrid crew requested assistance with the RNLI launching several lifeboats and two helicopters to the scene. Another vessel arrived on scene and rescued 12 crew while the RNLI safely rescued the remaining 18 crew. No reports of injuries. Reports state the crew was being treated for hypothermia and shock. The other vessels taking part of the regatta were unable to pull the Astrid off the rocks. The waves pounded the Astrid on the rocks until it broke-in-two and sank. Later reports stated that 23 teenagers and 7 adults were on board the Astrid.