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Old 17-11-2008, 20:43   #1
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'Gypsy Dane' back in the news, a week after rescue by US Navy
Seven days after the crew of the USS Gonzalez restored steering to the vessel, the Gypsy Dane went aground on Cape Hatteras.

The stranded vessel does not appear to be damaged by its latest mishap, but there are concerns about the rudder which is about half buried. Attempts to tow it off were unsuccessful on Monday, and a salvage plan is being put together.

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Old 17-11-2008, 22:34   #2
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DAMN, I would think that the older skipper should take the hint from Poseidon to stop sailing and stay off the boat!!!
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I'll give him $100 for the boat, since it's obvious he doesn't know what to do with her.
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Darn Canadians fouling those beautiful American beaches!
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Actually he is aground on the beach in AVON NC well north of Hatteras. The story he has given is that he went below with no land in sight and the next thing he knew ...he was on the beach. He must have been below for a LONG time or had very poor eyesight!! The boat is fully out of the water with the keel and rudder buried and appears to be undamaged other than for some bottom paint.
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Old 19-11-2008, 12:25   #7
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Seven days after the crew of the USS Gonzalez restored steering to the vessel, the Gypsy Dane went aground on Cape Hatteras.
I don't think the Navy is going to help him out on this one, although I do wonder how the rapair fared.
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What in heaven's name was he doing in so close to Hatteras?

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Looking at that chart on my screen looks like he only missed passing the point by about 4 inches.
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Maybe he was making the bread to make the sandwhich. That kneeding can take a while!
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Sorry,

But you have to admit making a sandwhich can be labor intensive if made proper!
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He must have baked the bread, grown the lettuce and tomatoes, etc. raised the meat, slaughtered it and then made the lunch meat..
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I have it on good authority that he was preparing a Canadian staple, Back Bacon & Cheese Whiz sandwich!

Did I say "Cheese Whiz"? I don't think I'm allowed to say "Cheese Whiz"!
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Sounds kind of good though..might have to try one
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