Falklands’ HMS Clyde Rescues Family from Sinking Iceberg Hit Yacht

Monday, May 10th 2010 - 03:24 UTC

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A British family has been rescued by the Falkland Islands Protection Vessel in the south Atlantic after their yacht hit an iceberg and began to sink. Carl Lomas and Tracey Worth, who are also known as Lord and Lady Hollinsclough, and their two daughters were sailing 300 miles north-east of South Georgia when their 18-metre boat hit the low-lying iceberg. Read full article

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Rhaurie-Craughwell
One has to question what a mother and Father were doing taking their two young daughter on a yacht in the south Atlantic during the approaching winter.

You would have thought the silly buggers had their radar switched on?
May 10th, 2010 - 09:56 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Rufus
I have to agree with Rhaurie, if it weren't for the intercedence of HMS Clyde then they would have collectively qualified for a Darwin Award
May 10th, 2010 - 02:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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agent0060
@ Rhaurie. On this occasion, I have to disagree with you. The article clearly indicates the daughters joining their parents for the summer. And the parents are described as “extremely competent sailors” with an “extremely well equipped” vessel on which no expense had been spared.
I understand from news “elsewhere” that the iceberg in question was a “growler”, less than 5 metres long and less than 1 metre high. Can't comment on the radar, but no-one has said it was off.
Full marks to the officers and men of HMS Clyde. If her position is stated accurately and with available information on her capabilities, that meant steaming at MORE than her rated speed for 5 hours. And finding a speck. This is what the Royal Navy, and the other British armed forces, are all about. They refer to this as their “duty”, achieving the well-nigh impossible.
And what did the Argentines do during this life-threatening situation? Nothing!!
Would the Royal Navy have gone to the assistance of Argentine civilians? Of course, it would. It is much more mature.
We should all be proud of the crew of HMS Clyde, I know I am. Medals all round.
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