Sailing in a tall ship out in the mighty Atlantic is still a dream of mine.
Of course, now I have to pay to get on board, instead of the old fashioned way of getting shanghai'd.
Posted on 05/23/2023 12:56:35 PM PDT by texas booster
Dear Bark EUROPA Community,
We regret to inform you that an accident has occurred during the maintenance period in Cape Town, resulting in Bark EUROPA partly falling over while attempting to be placed back into the water from the drydocks.
We want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our crew and guests are our utmost priority. All crew members have safely left the ship, one sailor has been injured. He is currently in stable condition and receiving appropriate medical care.
The extent of the damage to the ship is still being assessed, and at this moment, we cannot determine the exact timeline for resuming our sailing operations. We want to assure you that our crew are working diligently to addressing and resolving the situation, to determine the necessary steps to move forward.
Please be assured that we are dedicated to getting our lady Bark EUROPA back to full operational capacity as soon as possible.
We will continue to provide updates via our media channels and are committed to maintaining transparency throughout this process.
We thank you for your continued support and understanding during the upcoming period. Should you have any urgent concerns or inquiries, please reach out to our office team at info@barkeuropa.com
Since the year 2000, the Bark EUROPA has been crossing oceans and seas on a regular basis and has the reputation of being a ship that really sails. Our voyages bring us to remote islands and cities all over the world, giving you the possibility to step on board halfway through a long ocean crossing.
Bark EUROPA follows the favourable winds of traditional sailing routes. This has brought her to all continents, sailing the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean, thus earning her nickname Ocean Wanderer. From December to March in the Southern hemisphere summer EUROPA conducts expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula.
EUROPA also participates in Tall Ships Races, the largest international ocean races for sail-training ships in the world. Races occur annually in various parts of the world with thousands of spectators. Our crew and guests are international and of different ages, united in their search for adventure and new experiences.
Sailing in a tall ship out in the mighty Atlantic is still a dream of mine.
Of course, now I have to pay to get on board, instead of the old fashioned way of getting shanghai'd.
That’ll buff right out!>....................
I guess the bowling lanes will be shut down for a while.
Lol!
Before this, I only ever saw it spelled, “barque.”
Good point.
Or pointe.
That’s what French dogs do.....................
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