Yacht ashore

[orion21]

Hi all,
On Fri 13th Kirkwall liveboat was called out to assist a visiting yacht. The yacht had dragged its anchor and hit rocks on the east side of mullhead ( Orkney ). The solo sailer from Norway was saved but the boat is a total lose, The keel has broken off and there is a big hole in her side ( don't know what side ). It has been reported that last night the CG and others where removing the mast and other parts.
If i get any other info i will post it.

cheers, Geordie.

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[orion21]

Report to procurator fiscal after items removed from stricken yacht
A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal after a series of items were taken from a yacht that ran aground in Deerness on Friday.

The 30-foot vessel, Arosita, went ashore after the Swedish sailor became lost in thick fog. Kirkwall lifeboat, aided by local creel boats, managed to return the yacht to the water where it became apparent the vessel was holed. As a result the Arosita was returned to the beach.

Police were then alerted after a man was seen removing items from the yacht. A 35-year-old man was subsequently detained and a number of items recovered.

Hi,
This is the report for the local paper's web site.



<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[graham]

Re: Hang the Vulture nm

nm

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[bedouin]

What is the law in this circumstance? What is legitimate salvage and what is illegal looting?

<hr width=100% size=1>