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Yacht disaster that highlighted sea safety failings

Posted on 17 May, 2013 by

The wreck of the yacht Queequeg in James Bay brought home the failings in St Helena’s ancient marine laws, says the man in charge of reviewing them.  The 40-year-old racing yacht, built by a celebrated Australian designer, was about to … Continue reading →

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World-class moorings make world-wide news

Posted on 25 January, 2013 by

A story about the new “world-class” moorings installed below Ladder Hill Fort has been picked up by the yachting press in several countries – including Australia. They were commissioned after the loss of the vintage yacht Queequeg, which broke up … Continue reading →

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St Helena waives the rules to welcome yachties ashore

Posted on 29 May, 2012 by

Landing fees are to be waived for crews of yachts spending less than three days at St Helena. The move follows a determined push to encourage more visits to the island under sail. In December 2010, the tourism department reported … Continue reading →

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Yacht wreck owner gets £200,000 pay-out

Posted on 25 May, 2012 by

The wreck of the classic yacht Queequeg in James Bay in 2011 has resulted in an out-of-court settlement approaching a quarter of a million pounds. The veteran racing yacht broke its mooring and was blown onto rocks at the Needle’s … Continue reading →

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GALLERY: The wreck of the Queequeg

Posted on 25 May, 2012 by
The Queequeg is driven on to rocks at Munden's Point

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Click to see the wrecking of the classic yacht Queequeg at Jamestown, St Helena, on 6 September 2011. All pictures are published by kind permission of Bruce Salt. See report below.

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