On 21st November, the Tristan da Cunha Authorities were alerted, that the American yacht Puma had lost her mast approximately 700 nm NW of Tristan da Cunha.
On the 1st February there was much excitement in the community when they heard that the QM 2 was making an unexpected visit to Tristan and that she was coming in close enough to let her passengers take photos of Tristan’s only settlement ...
Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)
His Excellency, Governor Gurr departed the island on 18th January 2011 for an official visit to Tristan da Cunha. This is the first visit Governor Gurr will pay to the Territory.
On Sunday the 15th October at midday the yacht CHA-LEE called it at Tristan, on its way to Cape Town South Africa. There wanted diesel fuel, although the weather was deteriorating so the crew (of three South Africans) decided to move to the lee of the island for shelter, as they knew a blow was coming through by the weather forecast. Which the islanders can now obtain from the Internet.
Tourists who travelled up the South Atlantic Ridge on the sailing ship, EUROPA have been telling Tristan Times all about their adventure.
Photo (c) The Europa Website
M/Y NAUTY ’40 the distressed yacht rescued by M/V EDINBURGH 500nm North-East of Tristan da Cunha at 1100 on Monday, 11 April 2005 is due into Cape Town South Africa today, Monday, 18 April 2005.
Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC) The M/V EDINBURGH unloading supplies.
Ajacent to Nightingale Island is Stoltenhaf Island. Enjoy the Photos!
Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Life-like shapes on the coast of this island make it unique.