Virginia Yacht Destroyed in Massive Fire Plus Yacht Fire in Bahamas ? | SY News Ep306

[@carlyoung6111]

It is good to see that no-one on the boats came to harm. The first boat in the report was a GRP hull, to my eyes, the second was too. I would be interested to hear how many NON GRP boats have gone up in flames in the last decade and would then ask, why would anyone entrust their families, friends and crew to any boat built with this method.

[@philhawley1219]

Just like driving a Tesla?

[@darthkek1953]

GRP hulls are not a particular fire risk unless you have contra evidence? These ships do have battery banks, electric water toys, ebikes, phone charging hubs, etc. and that's a risk no matter the hull material.

[@philhawley1219]

@@darthkek1953 Never mind the battery banks, water toys and all that. A huge recession is on the way and the first thing to go up in flames will be the owners overstretched lack of collateral. (Don't mention Trump Princess, the orange man will wait until the election is over.)

[@carlyoung6111]

.@darthkek1953. The reports from E-Sysman over the last few years about boat fires say a different story. I do not recall a single total loss of any steel or Aluminiun hull.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

The hull material makes no difference. Fires are mostly electrical or kitchen. Neither is easily put out even with dampers. It's the materials inside the vessel that are flammable and mostly toxic.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Hopefully the fire fighter is doing well. Glad to hear that no loss of life was reported. Thanks for the updates.

[@abacobones]

sadly, the volunteer fireman, a local Bahamian, passed away from his injuries. Our community is in deep shock for his tragic loss.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks for the ships on fire video my friend and very glad people on those boats are okay..... Old Shoe🇺🇸

[@jerrycallender9352]

I'm from Virginia Beach - there is NO anchorage along the ocean, and the nearest anchorage in the Chesapeake is 5 miles West of Cape Henry. Ft. Story, as the name indicates, is an Army Post. Little Creek Amphibase is 6 or so miles West of the Lesner Bridge.

[@YachtReport]

Thanks for the info about anchorages. As far as the 'name indicating' that Fort Story is an army base, you may or may not be aware that this naming system is not an international thing, and therefore may not be known by people from outside of the US (as our host is from UK). However, we do research before we do stories and as such we know that the based in run by the US Navy. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Expeditionary_Base_Fort_Story Joint Expeditionary Base-Fort Story, commonly called simply Fort Story is a sub-installation of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, which is operated by the United States Navy.

[@jerrycallender9352]

Sorry for my ignorance. I'd lived in Virginia Beach since 1954, moved to California for a few years and was unaware Ft. Story was part of Little Creek. I do remember hearing the L.A.R.K.s just off the mouth of the Bay just East of the Hampton Road's anchorage off Lynnhaven Inlet which is for freighters waiting their turn to dock at N.I.T. The anchorage, just East of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, is also where the Tall Ships gather from all over the World for the Parade of Sail into Norfolk for Harborfest every year.@@YachtReport

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Arson and terror are becoming a real threat - Are some seeking to collect insurance money from older super yachts..?

[@zooski151]

Usually happens during economic recessions 😂

[@philhawley1219]

How dare you cast aspersions on the business practices of failing hotshot ex millionaires. They have paid up the premium on their insurandburn policies.

[@anthonyjarvis9472]

they wouldnt do it whilst people are on board i dont think. fraud is one thing but murder is a different thing altogether.

[@philhawley1219]

@@anthonyjarvis9472 Don't you imagine that the crew might have been given a few bucks to have a night ashore and in their absence a one in a million chance fire mysteriously breaks out. You have probably never worked in the yacht business or met some of the wealthy individuals who own these expensive vessels.

[@jeroenvanrixel7980]

I suspect yemen houtis missile teama are also in the business of helping collect insurance Money.

[@joedirt7553]

Insurance papers caused these fires. Those papers can rub together and cause a massive fire.

[@jackdaley7495]

The water temp in Virginia Beach is in the mid to high 40's.

[@csjrogerson2377]

C or F? (Units make a difference)

[@SkylerinAmarillo]

@@csjrogerson2377 LOL. That’s the winter in southern Virginia, so of course it’s Fahrenheit.

[@lookimfancy]

Love your channel x

[@EllisD17]

The Cape Henry story reminded me of a great song "The Battle of Cape Henry" by Todd Snider about the 1781 naval battle during the U.S. War of Independence and refers to ships on fire. Well worth a listen.

[@chrisbynum4940]

Extra points to you for being a Todd Snider fan. He also sings the best version of Margaritaville, that should be on every boater’s playlist.

[@tedmorley298]

Unfortunately the fire fighter that was hurt enroute to the fire in Baker's Bay passed away from his injury. His name was Stephen Jenkins, known locally as "Jenks" and was a well-liked and respected resident.

[@renerene852]

Insurance claim , me as a boat owner can’t think of anything better than a nice fire and insurance claim to get towards a newer boat

[@PaulaHawk99]

Yacht owning is dangerous these days. 😳 Thanks eSysman.

[@johncheresna]

Thanks

[@GARYINLEEDS]

Billionaires are now being forced to show, the source of, income. Love it.

[@skiingfast1]

I feel bad for the fire crew.

[@rexpayne7836]

There's a lot of things that can cause a fire. Insurance is unlikely to payout enough to cover it. Great content and presentation. 🇦🇺 😊

[@lamborghiniregistry]

The first photo you showed at 0:29 of the yacht burning in Baker’s Bay also showed a smaller boat burning in the right side of the photo which you didn’t mention

[@YachtReport]

The tender we believe

[@WhiteWolf65]

Also... Have to point out it is more likely not "chanson" (chan-son), but more likely the french word for 'song', chanson. Don't know why a Canadian with barely tolerable knowledge of the French language has to say this. (*shrugs*)

[@anthonyjarvis9472]

wasnt there 3 boats on fire, 2 in the first video and 1 in the second?

[@dirtyeric]

Sure looks to be the case, had to look again after he started about the on off VB..

[@powdork]

Yes for sure a second boat in the first fire. But it wasn't a yacht so who cares??? (-; Judging from the wind direction it seems the yacht's fire may have sent some embers toward the boat. Or the boat owner started both fires to make it look that way.

[@powdork]

Now that I look at it, possibly even three. At 0:29 the boat is much further away from the yacht than at 1:00. They may be the same boat however.

[@YachtReport]

We believe it was the tender to the yacht.

[@anthonyjarvis9472]

@@YachtReport aah that makes sense. did they move it or it broke loose do you think?

[@lowandslow3939]

The first one looks like a Delta Marine yacht. I worked on two as Chief Engineer. They are built to very high standards. I’d love to see a detailed follow up. In my day, Delta made the hulls from GRP and the superstructures from aluminum.

[@gafrers]

Here we go again

[@itsruf1]

@1:15‐ "fireman falls off firetruck" Always wear your lifevest. You never know when you'll fall over the rail.

[@M4rky71]

Is there two boats on fire in the still image at 0:33? There are flames visible on the left of the image along with the vessel on fire on the right, or is this two camera angles spliced together? Is that three boats on fire at the same time?

[@todd793]

Water there is very cold this time of year . My home waters

[@SkylerinAmarillo]

Wow, that’s right near where I lived. Fort Story is an army base, not a naval base.

[@jimwilliams3494]

Actually a joint base now and under command of the Little Creek CO.

[@SkylerinAmarillo]

@@jimwilliams3494 Wow. Thanks for the update.

[@mordokch]

Wow is it insurance season already ? 😆💥👻

[@mikew6765]

3 miles off Virginia Beach in March the water isn't warm, probably around 50 degrees F or 11 degrees C.

[@Bottna]

Im thinking some yatch do not age good, much electrics onboard and fire can break out when things get older.

[@pookatim]

The water temperature near Chesapeake Bay is 48F or 09C

[@jeanettenorman7052]

Are these fires to do with insurances?

[@davidcruse6589]

Wounder if it has anything to do with lithium batterie items

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

There is a U.S. Travel Advisories for the Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@PanSearedRibeye68]

A chance to get Insurance claims?

[@dxg999]

Last month of the financial year... Hmmm....

[@anthonyjarvis9472]

people dont do that with friends and family on board, be serious!

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

You dont get the value back or, for that matter, break even. It's called a loss for a reason.

[@malcolmmoodie6512]

Seems to be having more and more ......is this not insurance scams

[@catherinesarah5831]

🦘🇦🇺 Just wondering. The yacht that caught fire off the Chesapeake; why wasn’t a life raft deployed ? Surely in any circumstances that are life threatening all safety measures should be deployed. Is there a mindset that prevents this procedure? Look at all the Mooney SR20/22 planes that crash that didn’t have to if the CAPS was deployed. 🙏

[@denniswheatley8201]

I hope and pray the fireman is doing well... That is such a dangerous job .

[@Dannny_Mac]

❤

[@doors7559]

Fort Story is Army. Not Navy.

[@YachtReport]

Joint Expeditionary Base-Fort Story, commonly called simply Fort Story is a sub-installation of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, which is operated by the United States Navy. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Expeditionary_Base_Fort_Story

[@hplfd1]

What type of batteries were installed in the boats? Li-Ion?

[@bamanana2922]

That was my first thought, too!

[@despencer8311]

(AR-SON) Batteries are used on these vessels. Best bang for the buck they say.

[@martinklanecky7281]

😮!!

[@bryanbrewer4272]

bunker grandpa's fire sale?!

[@catherinerosengren3122]

Where are they from or their home mooring? Russia?

[@theyard6958]

Is that where you mind automatically goes? must suck being so narrow minded. it was probably Ghina! lol

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

It's going to get more expensive to insure these toys.

[@nightwaves3203]

Chesapeake Bay they'll have more jelly fish stings than the shivers.

[@LiosLike]

A massive what???

[@peterodz007]

Insurance,they'll get a newer one.

[@csjrogerson2377]

NO it will not.

[@jakeoreilly9627]

Nothing but trouble

[@GARYINLEEDS]

Money, contains a, Babylonian curse. I Swear!

[@williamwells1862]

Collect Insurance

[@csjrogerson2377]

Yeah about half the value if you're lucky.

[@kenvaneyk3420]

I’m sure the 3 were arrested. They went out to set it on fire and I know you know why.

[@gd7251]

Luckily no one hurt hopefully the insurance is up to date ……

[@martinsuter3531]

Insurance scam???

[@csjrogerson2377]

Dumb reply.

[@oralphillips2564]

Not yachts, just big boats. 🙂

[@rumplestilskin5776]

They're both yachts.

[@theyard6958]

No Yachts! Thats what big Yachts used to look like before the current days of stupidly large super ultra mega yachts. I have built both.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

​@@theyard6958I'd rather have a good old schooner and a good breeze. Who needs opulence? Isn't the ocean enough?

[@ebeaulieu813]

The second yacht fire the people call in a mayday and are 100% ready wearing all survival gear???????????????

[@gowman813]

Ya…. Kinda makes me go 🤔

[@philipmackin1025]

Of course they would be. Most likely 2 getting dressed and grabbing the GO bag while the third was on the radio and getting dressed or they used a handheld VHF off the boat.

[@trentR3437]

Is surprising how fast you can move if you're going to die if you don't.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Always those who have to point fingers. One day you'll be the one. Remember that.

[@dski8097]

Maybe it's climate change? Just sayin!! LOL

[@BoyByeok]

Putin There Isnt Enough Insurance For Your Friends.🫣🫠