Sailboat Drifts Ashore in South Africa, Body of French Sailor Aboard

A sailboat drifted ashore on a Southbroom beach on the KwaZulu-Natal lower south coast of South Africa on Saturday. The body of a French sailor was found aboard. The yacht, originally from Papua New Guinea, had left Port Elizabeth a few days ago with one person on board. The man is believed to have died of natural causes and no foul play is suspected. The sailor’s name has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Police have opened an inquest docket and SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority). MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) and Police are investigating and assisting in the case.

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  1. I humbly quote Robert E Browne

    A sailor’s death on ships of sleep
    With few to know and none to weep
    For faith so brave, a soul to keep
    A silent grave in oceans deep.

    RIP and my condolences to his friends and family