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Dutch Sailboat Capsizes off Belgian Coast; Two Killed, One Missing

By · On July 4, 2017

Dutch sailboat Capella capsized off the Belgian coast after its keel broke off. Ship designer Frans Maas (79) and sailor Freddy Franssens (70) from Breskens were killed. As of 9:30 p.m. on Sunday July 1, 18-year-old Hannes Goedgebeur from Terneuzen was still missing. Three others were rescued. A spokesperson for the Belgian police called the boat’s capsizing a “tragic accident”.  After the keel broke off, the ship lost its stability and capsized almost immediately. No emergency signal was sent. Read More

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