Yacht overturns in Chesapeake

[Kettlewell]

Another bad day on the water. https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/...rns-edgewater/

A 104-foot yacht near the mouth of the Rhode River near Edgewater overturned Saturday afternoon, said Coast Guard and Anne Arundel Fire Department representatives.

[leecea]

We were admiring that yacht a while ago in the Chester. Glad there were no injuries.

[SailingHarmonie]

A friend of mine was the towboat captain mentioned in that article. He said it went from upright, to listing, to on its side on the bottom in 5 minutes.

That's a serious big hole in the boat to flood it that fast.

And, as always, the story as reported in the media is wrong in easily checkable details. M/V Lovebug is 123 feet, not 104. What do people learn in journalism school?

[Sun and Moon]

Originally Posted by Kettlewell

Another bad day on the water.

I've been told that a bad day on the water still beats a good day at work. It must depend on the work.

[Dr. D]

I hope the wreck doesn't block access to the Rhode River. A very nice place to anchor and enjoy the sunset.

[jeanathon]

Originally Posted by Sun and Moon

I've been told that a bad day on the water still beats a good day at work. It must depend on the work.

The key here is ON the water not IN the water, nor under the water although if on purpose....

[thinwater]

Originally Posted by Sun and Moon

I've been told that a bad day on the water still beats a good day at work. It must depend on the work.

That person was a moron. A bad day on the water can be very bad. A good day at work probably does not involve getting fired, for example. I've had some horrible jobs, and a bad day on those was better than a bad day on the water (getting fired might have been a good day!).

[marcjsmith]

I heard (TikTok) that an exhaust hose came loose and water came in.

Saw it via binocs earlier today…. Glad the captain was able to get her aground before going under…

[Knotical]

Another incident happened on LI yesterday-

https://longisland.news12.com/officials-12-rescued-from-sinking-boat-in-jones-inlet

[deblen]

Originally Posted by SailingHarmonie

A friend of mine was the towboat captain mentioned in that article. He said it went from upright, to listing, to on its side on the bottom in 5 minutes.

That's a serious big hole in the boat to flood it that fast.

And, as always, the story as reported in the media is wrong in easily checkable details. M/V Lovebug is 123 feet, not 104. What do people learn in journalism school?

Maybe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Length...perpendiculars


We "yachters" tend to emphasize our LOA ( adding any fore & aft projection) to establish our superior-ness to our yacht neighbors. .



Commercial vessels are interested in cargo$$capacity.


Dif'rent strokes....


Cheers/Len

[Defarm]

123’ length overall according to its registry on a tracking app. Is the 104’ possibly at the waterline? When I hear length, like my 40’ sailboat, I hear waterline, not my overall length including bowsprit and davits (44’) and is 40’ is how it is described by the manufacturer. But, when identifying a boats length for mooring or dock space, the dock or harbor master wants overall length which could and should be the description on Marine tracking and reservation apps.

[argonauta1]

Without checking the link, why did I know this would be a gin palace rather than a sailing vessel?

[LeGe]

Originally Posted by Dr. D

I hope the wreck doesn't block access to the Rhode River. A very nice place to anchor and enjoy the sunset.

That’s all you can think of??? Your nice anchorage might not be available to you anymore? Really?

[Dr. D]

Originally Posted by LeGe

That’s all you can think of??? Your nice anchorage might not be available to you anymore? Really?

Let’s see: Five people aboard who all got off without injury. Yacht is settled on a mud bottom, so apparently no major damage from the sinking. No signs of noxious fluids leaking out.

For whom shall I shed crocodile tears?

[Dr. D]

Oh, and the yacht was chartered for $125,000 per week.