Astrid

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Photo 1
Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: (BE) Oostende
Date: 16/04/2008
Photo 2
Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: (BE) Oostende
Date: 16/04/2008
Administrative data Technical data
name: Astrid
built: 1924
call sign: PCDS
IMO: 5027792
flag: The Netherlands
dimensions: 42.10 x 6.70 x 2.60 m
type: brig
capacity: number of masts: 2
total sail surface: 488 square meters
speed: N/A
former name(s): new name(s):
Wuta ('24-'37) No known new names
We also have pictures of this vessel under the folowing name(s).
Extra info:
Used as a merchand vessel in the Baltic between '24-'75.

On 24/07/2013, around 12.00h noon at the Sovereign islands near Kinsale, Cork (Ireland), the ship went aground with wind scales at 5/6 and the boat started to sink.
All of the 30 people (18 passengers, 12 crew) were rescued

The ship was declared a total constructive loss and broken up in Cork (IE).
Converted? This vessel is still the same type as it was built.
Museum? No
Scrapping? This vessel was sold to Ireland in the year 2013 for scrapping.
Casualty? Yes, (please look at the extra info box for more information).