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French Sailing Vessel Vagabond III Overdue in Atlantic Ocean

 Gris Nez MRCC, France (August 13, 2024): The French Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Gris Nez is reporting the sailing vessel Vagabond III overdue.

Vessel Details:

  • Name: Vagabond III

  • MMSI: 227562810
  • Flag: France
  • Color: White hull, white sails
  • Length: 12 meters (39.4 feet)
  • Width: 4 meters (13.1 feet)
  • Crew: 1 person
  • Last Known Departure: Coruña, Spain on July 21, 2024
  • Next Port of Call: Oleron Island, France

Current Status:

  • Vagabond III is overdue and has not made expected contact.
  • MRCC Gris Nez is coordinating the search.

Request for Assistance:

  • All vessels in the area are requested to be on a sharp lookout for Vagabond III.
  • Any information regarding the vessel should be reported immediately to MRCC Gris Nez.
  • Contact details for MRCC Gris Nez:
    • Phone: +33 3 21 87 21 87
    • Email: gris-nez@mrccfr.eu


Weather Forecast (Gulf of Biscay):

  • Wednesday, August 14: Cloudy, high of 18°C (64°F), low of 11°C (52°F), northeasterly winds at 10 mph.
  • Thursday, August 15: Partly cloudy, high of 19°C (66°F), low of 12°C (54°F), southeasterly winds at 7 mph.
  • Friday, August 16: Partly cloudy, high of 20°C (68°F), low of 14°C (57°F), south-southwesterly winds at 7 mph.

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