A twenty meter Bertram yachts sank at the dock in San Pedro, California on fifth January. The Bertram yacht was unattended during the sinking, and fuel loaded of eight thousand litres of diesel in its tanks plus extra tanks onboard, as it was reported to be planning a two thousand nautical miles plus of crossing to Hawaii next week. Following the sinking the Bertram was protected by a pollution protecting boon. Unconfirmed social media news said the yacht was taking on water for a day or two before it eventually sank.
The Bertram in this sinking is the 58 Motor Yacht, custom extended with an extra ten foot of hull and cockpit added aft. Designed by Dave Napier the Bertram 58 Motor Yacht launched in 1976 and was produced for ten years till 86. Bertram Motor Yacht range featured three models over the years debuting in 1971 with the 46, added with the 42 in 1973, and then the 58 in 76. The Bertram Motor Yacht series was produced till 1987.
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All that money "invested" in her and yet the owner did not install any high water alarms? Very Strange.
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