MFV Edinburgh's February-March 2024 Voyage
Reports from Cynthia GreenDeparture from TristanThe following passengers boarded the MFV Edinburgh at about 4:00pm on Friday 15th March 2024, and she sailed for Cape Town later that evening: Islanders: Allan & Marlene Swain, Linda Green, Graham Rogers, and Leon Bredell. Non-islanders: Peter Ryan & Coleen Maloney (Scientists) Arrival at TristanThe MFV Edinburgh arrived from Cape Town about 6.30pm on Tuesday 13th February 2024 and passengers came ashore shortly afterwards. They were: Islanders: Pamela Swain, Roger & Rosemary Glass, Terence & Maureen Green. |
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Above: Philip Kendall's photo shows the MFV Edinburgh off Tristan in January 2024 | |
Non-Islanders: Jacoba-Kumi Joubert (Nurse), Andy Schofield (RSPB), Robert Urquhart (Policeman), Paul Ferreira (Harbour Contractor), Tinashe Muvezwa (Locum Doctor), and Erik Mackenzie & Dinand Joubert (Ovenstone Representatives). Departure from Cape TownThe MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town at 3.15pm on Tuesday 6th February 2024. |
Tragic Sequel to the Visit by Yacht Nina Pope
We are very sad to report that on the 14th March 2024, two days after leaving Tristan, the yacht Nina Pope was damaged during a storm and sank. The oil tanker Front Pollux responded to a call for assistance, and two of the crew were safely rescued. They are on their way to Cape Town. Sadly however, the yacht's captain perished This information was received from one of the survivors. We will post a further report if and when more details become available. We are thankful that two crew members were rescued, and our thoughts and prayers are with the captain's wife and family. |
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The Nina Pope off Tristan on the 12th March 2024 |
Return Visit of Yacht Nina Pope, March 2024
When Kelly Green opened her curtains on the morning of Tuesday 12th March 2024, it was a beautiful day, and she could see the top of a yacht Nina Pope offshore.
Luckily all three crew onboard were able to come ashore. They had a freshly brewed cup of coffee and used the WiFi at Café da Cunha before heading over to stock up on a few essentials from the island store.
The crew enjoy an alfresco lunch of Lobster Tails with Garlic and Parsley Potatoes outside Café da Cunha |
They had a walk around the village, and afterwards enjoyed a lovely lunch of Tristan Rock Lobster with garlic and parsley Tristan potatoes.
Picking up fuel and water at the harbour | Casting off from the quay |
They were able to get some fresh water and fuel. They left the harbour at 16.00hr and are heading onwards to Cape Town.
The Nina Pope has visited Tristan before - in 2018. One of the guys then was also on board during this visit.
If you were on the Nina Pope, we'd appreciate receiving your feedback using our Visitors' Feedback Form.
Maiden visit of the Seabourn Venture |
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The cruise ship Seabourn Venture visited Tristan on the 6th March 2024. 8-Mar-2024 |
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MFV Lance's January-February 2024 Voyage |
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The MFV Lance departed Tristan on Saturday 24th February 2024. 26-Feb-2024 |
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Maiden Visit of 'The World', 2024 |
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The residential yacht 'The World' visited Tristan on the 19th and 20th February 2024. 23-Feb-2024 |
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Visitors' Feedback |
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Feedback from visitors to Tristan da Cunha. 22-Feb-2024 |
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Visit of the MS Hamburg, January 2024 |
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The cruise ship MS Hamburg visited Tristan on the 21st January 2024. 22-Jan-2024 |
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Tristan da Cunha Shipping Schedules |
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Schedules and fares for the few ships that regularly travel between Cape Town and Tristan da Cunha. 19-Jan-2024 |
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