I’d hoped to see movement today, but no news. Just
weather. Fotos taken at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Day 5
Hightide’s fury pounded it so hard that it did move, but like a horse with a broken leg
trying to stand.
I kept my distance, but I wondered about the size of openings where water geysers out here midships.
It’s a tough ship, but it reminds me of Gallopin’ Gertie.
Fotos by Will Van Dorp.
Fotos from a few days ago, here.
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April 5, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Mage Bailey
One of our favorites did that on the rocks at the tip of the point. They were unable to save her, and we all had broken hearts. I follow your posts closely
April 6, 2011 at 9:01 am
TIM Robison
I cross posted on The Peregrine Sea with links to you and Soundbounder. Great coverage and pictures!
April 8, 2011 at 9:38 am
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[…] The 19 year old captain and the two 20 year old passengers were rescued without injury. Will van Dorp of the Tugster blog captured dramatic photos of the grounded schooner in the Fire Isl… What will become of Le Papillon? That is difficult to say, but by Tuesday of this week, an ad […]
April 9, 2011 at 9:39 am
john molloy
Pity to see such a beautiful yacht breaking up like so. Hope you will keep us posted on your blog Tugster, I still cannot get it up please let me know how to get into it.
John Molloy
April 9, 2011 at 11:46 am
maggie
Wow, great (and horrible) pics. The boat, Le Papillon, originated in our marina in Baltimore. There are still a couple of live aboards who remember her build and launch. Needless to say the owner of the vessel, the father of ” the young capitan” was unaware of his son taking the boat out, and is very very upset.