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Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: Scunner on July 29, 2010, 18:00:25 PM
A Spanish tourist remains missing after a Turkish tour boat was engulfed by flames while sailing in the Mediterranean.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10808772
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: marina on July 29, 2010, 18:20:13 PM
OMG!  That looks frightening.  You never really think anything like that can happen when you're enjoying all the lovely boat trips around the coast.  :o
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: Scunner on July 29, 2010, 18:57:49 PM
Yes, especially when the BBQ at the pointy end meets an upturn in breeze.
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: marina on July 29, 2010, 20:51:38 PM
:D
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: stoop on July 29, 2010, 23:00:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

Yes, especially when the BBQ at the pointy end meets an upturn in breeze.


I was going to say it looks like one of my Koca barbies but thought it might have been deemed bad taste ;)

Well it does:D
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: Scunner on July 29, 2010, 23:06:02 PM
I didn't mean it to be amusing. Just watch that video then consider how many of us have been on an almost entirely wooden boat which is tinderbox dry in the Turkish summer sun, watching someone fanning a BBQ at the front of it. In case anyone hasn't seen it, when the wind picks up those little flying flecks of fire can't half travel [:o]
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: kaptainkrunchie on July 29, 2010, 23:28:51 PM
quote:
Originally posted by stoop

quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

Yes, especially when the BBQ at the pointy end meets an upturn in breeze.


I was going to say it looks like one of my Koca barbies but thought it might have been deemed bad taste ;)

Well it does:D


NOT like one of your "koca barbies". A woman lost her life. Show some respect.

NOT the subject for a smillie

I was about 6 miles away and could see the dense smoke coming from the vessel,

The sea conditions were not good with 30knots of wind so I think the Forestry helicopter and the Coastguard did a great job
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: Eric on July 30, 2010, 07:19:23 AM
When we were out on Jerry's boat a couple of weeks ago we all noticed that he had installed a fire fighting hose.  A bit of foresight on his behalf.  I think they should all follow his example.  Mind you, it is probably law that they should have it and only Jerry is complying.
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: stoop on July 30, 2010, 10:15:40 AM
Point taken kaptainkrunchie. Not seen reports of a death yet though. Have they found the missing tourist?
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: marina on July 30, 2010, 11:44:57 AM
My apologies, you are right it wasn't the right time for a smile.

Like my first post said it looks quite frightening even on a video and absolutely terrifying to be involved in it.
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: brianthegardener on July 31, 2010, 17:57:07 PM
here is another video of the tradgedy..

http://www.haberler.com/motoryat-alev-alev-2173222-haberi/

it looks quite horrific :(
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: kaptainkrunchie on July 31, 2010, 18:28:20 PM
This in another boat Brian. Turunc bay near Hillside
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: brianthegardener on July 31, 2010, 18:45:21 PM
oops..my appolgies...yet another sea fire on a boat.
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: stuart on August 01, 2010, 03:03:41 AM
yes another. happened yesterday, am informed.
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: Sue T on August 03, 2010, 08:37:24 AM
Brianthegardener that video is of the luxury yacht that burned the following day not Kaya 9 that sunk with the loss of a tourist.
It still looks horrific though.

there is no indication that a bbq set the fire it is alleged to have been an electrical fault inside the boat, thereby hampering the exit of the passengers  Horrific.
Title: Fears for tourist as flames engulf Turkish boat
Post by: mrkeith on August 03, 2010, 10:40:16 AM
It was indeed a fault below that caused the fire as told to me by the owner of one of the yatching agencies here in Fethiye, it would seem too that the woman that died was elderly (80) and quite large, thus making it difficult to evacuate her.