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Cargo barge sinks off Anegada

- crew rescued by residents of the sister island
Cargo barge Isabelle 5 ran aground near the shore of Anegada today November 6, 2015. Photo: Team of Reporters
Persons trying to bring the barge to safety. Photo: Team of Reporters
Persons trying to bring the barge to safety. Photo: Team of Reporters
Items being salvaged from the grounded barge. Photo: Team of Reporters
Items being salvaged from the grounded barge. Photo: Team of Reporters
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Coordinator of the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) John P. Aspinall has confirmed that cargo barge Isabelle 5 ran aground near the shore of Anegada today November 6, 2015. However, he said that everyone was safely rescued.

“It is the Isabelle 5...an Anegada freighter. She was en route from Tortola to Anegada when she reported she was sinking,” said Aspinall when contacted by Virgin Islands News Online.

“She made it to Anegada to the entrance of the harbour where she actually ended up on the bottom there,” he said.

“So she’s sitting on the sea bed but above the water,” he added.

Mr Aspinall confirmed that all of the persons on the barge are safe as they were taken off by Anegada residents.

We will bring you more details as they become available.

26 Responses to “Cargo barge sinks off Anegada”

  • cay (06/11/2015, 10:58) Like (17) Dislike (72) Reply
    The sins for voting for ndp
    • Shut your stupid face (06/11/2015, 12:59) Like (61) Dislike (1) Reply
      I get so sick and tired of you BORED VITRIOLIC people. If you have nothing sensible to say m, just shut your mouth and keep scrolling. Thank God all aboard are safe. THAT is all you had to say.
      • Lil (06/11/2015, 15:34) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
        I accidentally disliked your comment ... sorry ... I'm in full support of your response to "Cay"
      • @ shut your stuip face (06/11/2015, 17:29) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
        Hush your sick ram
      • chad (07/11/2015, 09:43) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
        EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS IN THE BVI IS "NDP" THAT CAUSED IT. I AGREE WITH YOU ^^^ "IF YOU NOTHING NICE TO SAY DONT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL" SMH!
    • @#$ whole (06/11/2015, 13:15) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      Who the hell would like a comment so stupid where peoples life is in danger NDP sounds stupid thank God everyone is safe
    • Reply (06/11/2015, 14:59) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Stupid ***wipe.
    • Stop your negative posts (06/11/2015, 17:15) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      The sins of the people of the BVI who continues to post these kinds of post that they do.
  • Whoa (06/11/2015, 11:22) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hope that the insurance and inspections are current.
  • ccc (06/11/2015, 12:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    At least they savage the goods
  • green (06/11/2015, 12:56) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope being checked for oil, fuel, and chemical spillage.
  • vex (06/11/2015, 13:43) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh no poor anegada
  • Ran (06/11/2015, 13:53) Like (13) Dislike (22) Reply
    Obeyah finally caught up
    • Lucifer (07/11/2015, 18:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Didn't see the Faulkner family on the obeyah membership list. Look again in ya crystal ball fool...it's your face you see. I know the late Kenneth Faulkner worked hard and paid for that barge and paid for one that sank on route from USA. A local man that built boats himself. Build his own dock and gas station. A seaman. Look in your crystal ball fool. Its just you with the obeyah. Jackass
  • Thankful (06/11/2015, 14:22) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God no lives were lost and they got close enough to shore that boats could get to them quickly. In the midst of tragedy there is always something to be thankful for. One thing of note is that when tragedy strikes, all Anegadian residents show their support.
  • John (06/11/2015, 14:25) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    Do these barges have position indication and depth gages or at least have charts on board?
    • True (06/11/2015, 14:51) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
      WTF is that to do with anything? The barge was taking in water and headed for shallow water, it didn't hit anything it was flooded due to problems with the engines and bilge pumps. It was supposed to sail last night but due to heavy rain they loaded late or this could of been far far worse, so check yourself before gossiping like a lil girl.
    • Huh? (06/11/2015, 15:18) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      How does that help. Lets say your stuffing box is leaking - will you use the charts to plug the leak? Experienced local captains don't ground boats. And it's obvious from the picture that the boat simply sunk and isn't on the reef.
      • vick (07/11/2015, 04:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        Experience local captains do ground boats from time to time in the charter industry.
  • lack of common sense (06/11/2015, 17:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    These people who take time out to post all these negative blogs just need to grow up. We have people from all over the world reading our papers daily and this is all the mess you can read. They view us as very shallow with no common sense. I bet the white man not blogging like we do. People it is time to grow up.
  • Eagle (06/11/2015, 18:00) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I feel so bad for the people SMH
  • oh plz (06/11/2015, 18:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ayo stop acting like fools if you are not. What ever happen
    could happen to any vessel ferry or barge. It happens to smith ferry
    speedys went and tow them to VG.

    So please cut the crap talk out for Gods sake.
  • wow (06/11/2015, 21:16) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Words of wisdom. The more you VIP ppl continue to blame NDP for everything that is going on, the more everyone gets annoyed and tend to lean towards NDP. Your senseless behaviour and comments just leave a bad taste in the mouths of us voters.
    Thank God everyone is safe and in good hands.
  • rodent (07/11/2015, 08:06) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well luckily everyone made it safely to shore.
    Maybe it can be refloated or at least remove and float the big diesel tank to shore or to another barge with a crane
  • Jam (07/11/2015, 09:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have families that lives in Anegada ...I feel so sad for them they lose everything that were on the boat for them


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