Six Rescued as Classic Boat Sinks Off Queensland Australia

Six boaters where rescued as an eleven meter flybridge cruiser started sinking and then capsized, near Scawfell Island, 32 nautical miles to the East of Mackay, Queensland, Australia at 15:10 of Wednesday 23 November.  CQ Rescue responded first with a helicopter, who were followed by the Mackay's Volunteer Marine Rescue who picked the boaters from Scawfell Island.  None of the crews had injuries as they were inspected by paramedics. The owner is now informed to salvage the capsized traditional cruiser, which is partly sunk by Scawfell Island.  The causes of the sinking are not reported, but the captain reported to have encountered difficulty in rough seas.

The classic boat in this sinking is a Hatteras 41 Convertible Yacht Fish as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1960 to 1963.  The 41 Convertible Yacht Fish was Hatteras first model, and becoming a legendary quality name into its years.  The 41 Convertible Yacht Fish was replaced by the flush fore deck 41 Convertible Series I.