Yacht mystery may be solved
26 May 2015 - 02:15
Police are investigating whether an upturned vessel floating east of Madagascar is the catamaran that disappeared in January with three South African crew on board. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre yesterday confirmed a cargo ship sighting of an upturned vessel that appeared to match the description of the missing vessel.Maritime authorities have been mystified by the disappearance of the yacht, a newly-built catamaran. The missing South African crew have been identified as Anthony Murray, Reg Robertson and Jaryd Payne. Their vessel disappeared on January 18 in stormy conditions. ..
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