Sailing boat rescued by the Götheborg

[b_ohare]

18th century merchant ship from the East India Company of the XVIII century (50-meter three-masted sailboat) comes to the rescue and tows 8-meter sailboat:

https://www.gotheborg.se/news/rescue-of-sailing-boat/

[Greatest Lakes]

Both embarrassing and very cool.

[NaClyDog]

What a great story all around, as for as PAN-PANs go, this is a pretty sweet way to get help.

[boatman61]

What would have been cooler would have been an XIIIV style rescue and tow..

[davil]

"Dear commander and crew of the Götheborg, your kindness, and generosity have shown that your ship is much more than just a boat. It embodies the noblest values of the sea, and we are honored to have had the chance to cross your path and benefit from your help.

We thank you again for everything you have done for us.

Sincerely,

David Moeneclaey (skipper of the sailboat Corto)"
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PRICELESS

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by boatman61

What would have been cooler would have been an XIIIV style rescue and tow..

Damn.. Should have read XVIII..

[Knotical]

Fascinating, thanks for sharing.

[the stargazer]

That's a great story. But I think I would honestly be kind of freaked out if I saw that ship approaching.

[Searles]

Wot ever floats your boat .⛵️⚓️