T&T: 62' Nordhavn Aground Near Mag Bay

[Mike Maurice]

Examination of the photos from the May 2006 Latitude 38 news story leads 
me to believe that the boat is sitting today within a few feet of where 
it was when the Mexican Navy took the pictures used in the Lat 38 story.

I have received several emails containing more info on the accident. The 
most important one is that the boat struck an UNCHARTED rock, became 
disabled and drifted back to where it now rests.

If such an uncharted rock exists then there is a real danger to 
navigation nearby the present wreck location and needs to be documented. 
On Nov. 15, The 55' Pacific Escort traversed the danger area about 1/2 
mile offshore from Mag Bay entrance, all the way to the present wreck 
location. Alanui was about 1/2 mile further out and neither boat 
encountered any unexpected rock. I was a witness to these 2 boats 
approach to the wreck site.

Don't misunderstand, there may well be an uncharted rock. But, if it is 
there, it is really hard to find, which makes it very dangerous.


Mike

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Capt. Mike Maurice
Beaverton Oregon(Near Portland)