When did the Ady Gil sink?
7 January 2010
MY Ady Gil
| History | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 22 February 2006 |
| Fate | Sank on 7 January 2010 at 17:20 UTC after collision with MV Shōnan Maru 2 at 64°01′50″S 143°05′23″E |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Trimaran |
Is Sea Shepherd corrupt?
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, the violent environmentalist group behind the Discovery Channel show “Whale Wars,” is now the subject of a major Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) civil complaint.
Is whale oil legal?
The use of whale oil had a steady decline starting in the late 19th century due to the development of superior alternatives, and later, the passing of environmental laws. In 1986, the International Whaling Commission declared a moratorium on commercial whaling, which has all but eliminated the use of whale oil today.
What happened to the Ady Gil?
The crew of the Ady Gil were removed from the damaged vessel and the salvage operation was abandoned, with the vessel sinking the next day. The vessel was designed by LOMOcean Design (formerly Craig Loomes Design Group Ltd.) and built by Calibre Boats in Auckland, New Zealand.
How did the Ady Gil attack the Japanese ship?
During the days before the collision, the Ady Gil engaged Japanese whaling vessels during their hunt. The crew towed ropes in an attempt to foul the propellers of the Japanese ships and used a potato cannon to fire capsules of foul-smelling butyric acid which taints the whale meat the whalers get from their hunts.
Was Sea Shepherd’s Ady Gil wreck leaking diesel fuel?
The Institute discovered the wreck of the Ady Gil and released video footage reportedly showing it to be leaking diesel fuel into the Southern Ocean. It also recovered a number of large-size arrows floating near the wreck, arguing that these proved Sea Shepherd was willing to endanger human life with their tactics.
Did Whale Wars Star lie about the fate of his ship?
The star of the reality show ” Whale Wars ” LIED about the fate of the show’s most famous ship falsely telling the media it sank due to a crash with Japanese whalers, when in fact he secretly SABOTAGED the boat himself for publicity this according to a new lawsuit.