MomofBoys...THANK YOU again for the info. Just wanted you to know that my BIL is contacting George from megabitecharters and he thanks you for posting that info here!!
I live in Tarpon Springs. There are alot of little islands out there, 3 rooker bar, egmont key, etc. Yesterday was pretty nasty so I am sure that other boaters will be out there today fishing and going to the barrier islands and I am praying that they will be found okay.
I'm so glad! I think I might know Captain George--I work in the hotel business and he comes in with pamphlets and he's such a sincere, nice guy. I hope he can help provide you with info and some insight. I live across the street from St. Joseph Sound, and like Clearwater Pass it feeds Clearwater Harbor. Last I heard, the Coast Guard is searching two hundred and something square miles, which sounds like a lot, but in the open Gulf it's like searching for a needle in a haystack. If they've been on a continual drift back toward shore, they could be a hour south but still unable to reach land.
The fortunate thing is Clearwater is home to a major Coast Guard base, and the Coast Guard is pretty tireless. If this had to happen anywhere, it's a good spot. I'm glad they contacted Captain George and that the information might help. I continue to pray for your family, and the family of the other men.
Keep us updated! Every time I refresh Baynews9 I hope to see positive resolution.
That's a really good point. I keep thinking if they are only 10 or 15 miles out, then your casual Sunday boaters were unlikely to find them. Yesterday was definitely not boating weather. So hopefully when they start running charters or sponge fishing or dolphin-sighting, maybe someone will happen across a disabled, but still upright boat with four guys in it.
THATS-A-MY-BOAT
Distance 0.00 Miles 0.00 Nautical Miles 0.00 kilometers
Heading NA NA°
Type Submerged wreck dangerous to surface navigation
Latitude 27.94391° 27° 56.65' N 27° 56' 39" N
Longitude -83.02511° 83° 1.5' W 83° 1' 30" W
Chart # 11400 AWOIS 199 Accuracy: Poor
History 00199 LNM31/77--UNKNOWN TYPE VESSEL REPORTED SUNK ABOUT 10 MILES OFF SHORE BETWEEN ANCLOTE KEYS AND INDIAN ROCKS BEACH AT . DOUBTFUL 27-56-37N 83-01-31W. LNM23/83--WK SUNK IN 1977 STILL REMAINS APPROX. LAT.27-56-37N LONG.83-01-03W.
Wow, That's A My Boat looks really plausible.
It says 10 miles offshore, but the coordinates don't back that up. I guess that's why it says doubtful. I'm a little slow, lol.