Friday, February 19, 2010

LUNENBURG SHIP SINKS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL


A Lunenburg-based tall-ship has capsized and sunk off the coast of Brazil.
The Department of Foreign Affairs reports that all 64 people aboard the "S-V Concordia" have been rescued.West Island College "Class Afloat" is a Lunenburg-based alternative educational program. It offers high school and university-aged students courses aboard a sailing ship.

Schooner Cove Marine goes up in flames

A fire that broke out this morning at a business in Boutiliers Point is under control according to officials. The Hubbards fire Department received a call shortly after 5:30 this morning to a blaze at "Schooner Cove Marine" in Boutillier's Point. Firefighters are still on scene digging out hot spots, no word yet on the cause of the fire but no injuries were sustained.