Ferry rescues family from sinking boat
Published: July 4, 2006
A Scottish family on holiday in Bermuda were plucked to safety by a ferry after their boat started to sink yesterday.
The drama began around 2 p.m. when the Boston Whaler with six people on board was near the Camber at the entrance to Dockyard. It was hit by a large wave from another craft and began to fill with water.
A mother and her two teenage daughters got out of the 13-foot boat while the others tried to bail it out. “They were trying to swim ashore but could not get on the dock,” explained a Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre officer.
However, the ferry Resolute – which was en route to St. George’s – was able to rescue the trio from the water. The Boston Whaler later made it to shore.
Ishtanupa Paynter, Senior Pilot in charge of the Resolute, said last night: “They needed help so we helped them. It’s just the right thing to do.”
He said the mother and daughters were a “a little shaky” afterwards, but otherwise fine. All of those on board the stricken boat were wearing life vests.
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