The 36FT monohull, which was taking on water, had five sailors on board. Four of...
The 36FT monohull, which was taking on water, had five sailors on board. Four of the crew were suffering from severe seasickness.
HMS Diamond also responded to the Mayday. The Royal Navy’s type 45 Destroyer was first to arrive on scene. Four of the five casualty crew were taken off the yacht. The skipper remained on board. HMS Diamond transferred three of their seamen on to the casualty vessel to assist the skipper.
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