Comments on Philly Tourist Boat SinksTypePad2010-07-07T23:56:36ZMithrashttps://mithras.blogs.com/blog/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://mithras.blogs.com/blog/2010/07/philly-tourist-boat-sinks/comments/atom.xml/Frank commented on 'Philly Tourist Boat Sinks'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef0133f224fa27970b2010-07-08T14:13:16Z2010-07-08T14:13:16ZFrankhttp://www.pineviewfarm.net/weblogAfterthought: If the Duck people failed to notify the Coast Guard or the Harbor Master, I suspect that they will...<p>Afterthought: If the Duck people failed to notify the Coast Guard or the Harbor Master, I suspect that they will have some troubles ahead.</p>
<p>The Delaware in that area is quite rough and requires careful handling in a small boat. Even on a still day, it is significantly choppier than it is from the airport south.</p>Frank commented on 'Philly Tourist Boat Sinks'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef0133f224f033970b2010-07-08T14:06:23Z2010-07-08T14:06:23ZFrankhttp://www.pineviewfarm.net/weblogI suspect, based on my time on the water, that it was highly unlikely that the barge could have stopped...<p>I suspect, based on my time on the water, that it was highly unlikely that the barge could have stopped or changed course in time to avoid a collision by the time the danger was apparent.</p>
<p>Stopping and maneuvering distances on the water are a whole nother thing.</p>