The White-Kingdom: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On January 4, 2012, the cargo vessel 'White Kingdom' performed a remarkable rescue operation in the vast Pacific Ocean. While traveling from Geelong to Iwakuni, the crew came to the aid of an 84-year-old American solo sailor who was facing dire circumstances approximately 850 kilometers south of the Easter Islands. The sailor, attempting to round Cape Horn for the seventh time, encountered catastrophic failure when his mast broke on January 3, prompting him to issue distress calls. The Chilean Navy quickly deployed a search plan that guided the cargo ship to the stricken vessel, leading to a successful rescue. The elderly mariner is expected to arrive safely in Valparaiso on January 7. For more details and photos, visit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082752/Thomas-Louise-Corogin-U-S-man-84-bails-7th-attempt-sail-solo-Cape-Horn.html