Ready for charter in the Caribbean
Santorini, in the Greek Cyclades
At anchor on the Turkish Coast
Launch day in Icmeler, Turkey
Carrying the helm aboard
The paint job "smooth as an egg"
Author David Vann
These were taken from the dinghy after abandoning ship, as described at the end of the book.
Our boat rights itself for a moment
But takes heavy rolls to port while sinking
The mizzenmast disappearing
Only the bow left
Photos of Bird of Paradise sinking October 16, 2001
A last view, with the CG helicopter overhead
VISAR rescues us (photo credit USCG)
The lovely pilothouse
© Copyright 2005 David Vann