Two Sailors Rescued from Pacfic Ocean after Two Days in the High Seas

Posted in Maritime Accidents on November 15, 2012

A pair of sailors are back on dry land after being caught in a storm and then being pulled from the rough waters of the Pacific. The couple was rescued from their stricken yacht in the South Pacific two days after it rolled in high seas.

On Friday, Nov 9, a Hong Kong cargo ship rescued the man who was from the United Kingdom and a woman from New Zealand. Caught by a fast developing storm, they activated an emergency beacon after the boat flipped in 30 ft seas and strong winds.

Steve Jones, the rescued sailor said, “We both felt scared, seriously scared and the other person would say hey you know it’s going to be OK we’re going to get through this. We’re going to be OK”

When asked if they would sail again, Jones said, ” Farmer sounds very attractive at the moment.”

Posted by maritime lawyer Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP