The final days of the Bounty

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The final days of the Bounty

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Came across this article which gives insight into the final days of the Bounty which became a victim of Sandy.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/leg ... d=17849018
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What a huge tragedy. It underscores the point that many if not most marine disasters are due to the compounding of several errors, misjudgments and accidents. Rarely does just one thing result in catastrophe.
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Well said Ed.
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The Weather Channel is airing a special tonight at 8 pm and 11 pm Central Time, covering the Coast Guard's efforts in the Bounty's rescue.
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