Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

News Video | Policy | GPs | Hospitals | Medical | Mental Health | Welfare | Search

 

Images: Successful Rescue For Yachtie

22 May 2002

HMNZS CANTERBURY successfully collected the rescued Auckland yachtsman Chris Sayer from the Taiwanese fishing vessel Li Sheng today at approximately 1.00 p.m. (NZ time). Despite the testing sea conditions, crew members from CANTERBURY displayed excellent seamanship skills and quickly had Mr Sayer on board CANTERBURY for a hot shower and a hearty meal. Mr Sayer is in good health and will be arriving into Devonport Naval Base, Auckland at 10.00 a.m. Friday May 24th.


Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Culture Headlines | Health Headlines | Education Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • CULTURE
  • HEALTH
  • EDUCATION
 
 
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Auckland
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.