An Australian cruiser from over on Sailnet captured an incredible series of photos of of this aluminum yacht catching fire, and burning down to the waterline...

Just amazing:

http://www.ourlifeatsea.com/

Here's the link to the thread, apparently the fire began behind the electrical panel, and the crew was unable to extinguish it before it got out of control...

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/general-discussion-sailing-related/100458-boat-burns-grenada.html

Boat Name: "Uisge Beatha" Length Overall: 24.40 m/80.05 ft Length On Deck: 23.05 m/75.62 ft Length Waterline: 21.30 m/69.88 ft Year: 2010 Beam: 6.50 m/21.33 ft Draught Max: 3.00 m/9.84 ft Hull Material: Aluminium Superstructure: Aluminium Displacement: 58 Engines: 1 x 196 HP Steyr Diesel Max Speed: 11 kn Cruise Speed: 9 kn Range: 1,600 Fuel Capacity: 4,300 l/1,136 gal Water Capacity: 2,000 l/528 gal Guest Cabins: 1 Owner’s cabin, 2 Twin cabins Guests: 6 Crew Cabins: 1 Crew cabin Crew: 2 Naval Architect: Jongert Yachts Exterior Designer: Jongert Yachts Interior Designer: Jongert Yachts

best regards,

Jon