Debris from sunken luxury yacht washes up on beach

Debris from sunken luxury yacht washes up on beach

A folding table, rear sunbed, seat cushions and the vessel’s registration book are among a number of items which have appeared on south coast beaches in recent days.

Earlier this month, a team of 20 salvage workers, along with a tug, 200-tonne crane and rig, attempted to lift the 62-foot boat from the seabed but efforts were suspended when the yacht broke up.

The Coastguard has renewed warnings to mariners to keep a lookout for floating debris and said that staff had been kept busy recovering pieces of the boat, both in the sea and on land.

A spokesman said: ‘There have been reports of debris landing on St Ouen’s Bay, Beauport, St Brelade and Portelet, both large and small sized pieces.

‘The Duke of Normandy [tug] has been out recovering some of the debris – some larger parts of debris that need to be recovered via land will wait until a window of suitable weather is available due to their size.’

He added: ‘The certificate of registry did indeed wash ashore as reported on social media. The member of the public who found it has been asked to take the document to the Jersey Ships’ Registry on Albert Pier.

‘With all reports of debris washing ashore, the Coastguard will arrange for the removal.’

Anyone who finds any debris is asked to call the Coastguard on either VHF channel 82 or by calling 447705 so it can be collected.

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