Alba Danish wooden yacht sank Hogsty Reef Bahamas Kune 12 1991

[ericwiberg]

ALBA was a 55’ wooden sailing yacht from Denmark which in 12 June 1991 struck Hogsty Reef attol Bahamas at night with 8 mostly Swedes on board. A mayday brought a USCG helicopter which diverted from an appendicitis rescue on a Soviet ship and landed all 8 sailors in Inagua. My job later was to inventory the rescued gear. There was a press release to USCG sector Miami on 12 June 1991. I’m a maritime historian half Swedish from Bahamas and would like any amplifying info on this casualty please- like owner name and contact and survivor statements? Photos? Rescuer perspectives? I publish a column on wrecks in Bahamas for the Nassau Tribune. Thank you! Eric