MFV Edinburgh's additional April 2025 voyage
Reports from Geraldine RepettoDue to severe delays with February's planned voyage of the Lance, it was decided to schedule an additional voyage of the MFV Edinburgh after a quick turnround in Cape Town to carry the Lance's cargo and passengers. Departure from TristanThe MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan at 3:45pm on Monday 21st April 2025 with the following passengers: Islanders: Terence Green, Denise & Patrick Rogers, Kirsty, Eugene, Ella & Aiden Repetto, John Kenneth Green, and Patricia Repetto; Non-Islanders Wynand Van Vuuren (Factory Manager), Yolanda Sebitloane (Partner), and Virginia Golding (Nurse). Arrival at Tristan |
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Philip Kendall's photo shows the MFV Edinburgh off Tristan in March 2025 |
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The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on Good Friday 18th April 2025 at 4:00am, bringing the first supplies in two months. Passengers came ashore at 08:30. Offloading then commenced and was completed by 18.30 the same day. Passengers were: Islanders: Jason Green, Natalie, Noah & Louie Swain, Karl, Julia & Kaitlyn Hagan, Sandra & Deanna Rogers, David & Doreen Swain; Non-islander: Dr. Alex Wonner (Medical Officer) Departure from Cape TownThe MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town at about 1:30pm on Friday 11th April 2025. |