On 2 December 2015 the wreck of the Baratz off of Cape Recife was declared an absolute no go area for all boats, divers and fishermen. (See: Baratz wreck is a ‘No Go No Dive’ area).
The crayfishing boat, Baratz sank on 26 November and emergency personnel rescued all 25 fishermen on-board.
On 27 November Rainer and Silke Schimpf (Expert Tours and Sardine Run PE) dove the site managing to get this footage as the diesel mixed with oil formed a dark plume in the water. It has since been revealed that the Baratz had 70 tons of diesel fuel on-board as well as 30 tons of bait – making for a shark feast of note.
Related Links: We are in danger of destroying our HOPE SPOT | Fishing boat sinks off Cape Recife.
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
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Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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