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
