Yacht in trouble off Cape Town
2005-04-17 18:38
Cape Town - Two deep sea rescue craft were dispatched about eight nautical miles north west of Robben Island, where a yacht was taking on water after being struck by a 150m vessel, presumed to be a tanker on Sunday.
National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the accident happened in fog at about 17:15.
Three crew were on board the yacht, The Dolphin. They were not in immediate danger.
- SAPA