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Swamping Safety Database
Details of incident 37
Swamping record
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Date |
9-10 May 2003 |
Location |
Swan River, Perth, WA |
Water Temperature |
Comparatively warm |
Boat(s) involved |
Four 8+ |
Boat Construction |
One was a KIRS 8 |
Outcome |
Rescued by passing powerboat. Crew very cold |
Description |
Strong winds. All sank. The KIRS settled bow high, and continued to slowly sink |
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