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French Sailor Marie Descoubes Missing North of Bermuda After Yacht’s GPS Falls Silent

The skipper reported a fuel shortage before transmissions ceased.

Overview

  • U.S. Coast Guard units and Bermuda’s rescue coordination center have searched the area without locating the vessel or crew.
  • The SV Liahona’s last position was logged at 8:12 p.m. Atlantic time on November 5, about 16 hours from Bermuda, according to Boat Watch.
  • Captain Nathan Perrins informed his shore team he was low on fuel shortly before the loss of data, the Bermuda RCC said.
  • Family members and maritime networks have appealed for sightings of the 11.3‑meter cutter with a white hull and navy trim, call sign WDC5117.
  • Helicopter overflights were halted over the weekend and relatives say no distress beacon has been received.