As mentioned in the last post, the SS President Coolidge hit a couple of “friendly” mines as it came into port here on Santo, and the captain then ran it up onto the reef along the beach. When it sank, it slid backwards on the steep slope, settling with the … Read More
The Clan McWilliams Wreck
The Clan McWilliams is a 423′ long copra steamship that sunk in Neiafu harbor way back in 1927. A fire started in one of the holds and once it was out of control everybody on the ship took off. Everyone but the captain and an engineer (who may or may … Read More
Hilma Hooker
The Hilma Hooker came to Bonaire with mechanical problems. When authorities offered to help and the ship’s captain declined, customs got suspicious and decided to investigate. Surprise, a load of drugs was found, and the ship was confiscated. With nobody taking care of the ship, it began to sink. They … Read More
Underwater Activities
St. Croix is one of those places that one minute you are baking in the sun, and the next it is pouring down rain. You absolutely do not leave any hatches open when leaving the boat, even if there isn’t a cloud in the sky at the time. It was … Read More