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Boat hits object off Brandywine Bay; All occupants rescued

July 27th, 2025 | Tags: boat Accident Brandywine Bay rescue Puerto Ricans
No less than eight persons were rescued after their vessel struck an object and began taking in water off Brandywine Bay last evening, July 26, 2025. Photo: Facebook
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI- No less than eight persons were rescued after the vessel they were in struck an object and began taking in water off Brandywine Bay last evening, July 26, 2025.

According to information reaching our News Centre, the incident occurred in the vicinity of some channel markers.

The occupants of the vessel were said to be a group of Puerto Ricans who were heading to Road Town from the Christmas in July event at Virgin Gorda.

Several boats responded to the incident; however, VISAR and the RVIPF Marine Unit reportedly carried out the rescue.

There were no reports of injuries.

4 Responses to “Boat hits object off Brandywine Bay; All occupants rescued”

  • That’s awesome (27/07/2025, 07:28) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    It’s interesting to see how people who complain on cost of living low minimum wages can afford to attend every pan knocks with fresh gabs and eating $45.00 plants of sea food. It shows people are very much surviving well on $7.25 lmao
  • Hum (27/07/2025, 08:22) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    object ?
    like a fisher man ..?
    a swimmer ?
  • pat (27/07/2025, 08:34) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Not again!
  • local boy (27/07/2025, 09:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Blessings to all on board.


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