Crew Attacked in Venezuelan Waters

Created by jimmy. Last modified on 2007-03-23 15:23:04
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Topic: Piracy Archive 2000-2002

On 29 August 2002, Miss P., a Gulfstar 47 was boarded by five armed men in Careano, Venezuela, about 60nm west of Puerto la Cruz. The skipper was pistol whipped with a gun, had his face broken as well as three ribs. The other crew on board was tied up and a blanket thrown over him. The men stole the dinghy and outboard, and ransacked the boat.

The US Coast Guard were informed.

Phillip Gibbins, S.V. Vellamo, Puerto la Cruz