MFV Edinburgh's August-October 2026 Voyage
Reports from Cynthia Green
Departure from Tristan
Passengers boarded the MFV Edinburgh at 2:30pm on Tuesday 20th October 2026, but she only left Tristan at 12:15pm on Wednesday 21st as she had to stay to pump fuel.
Passengers are: Islanders: Ian Lavarello, Eric & Martha Glass; Visitor: Bertrand Camus.
Arrival at Tristan
The MFV Edinburgh arrived from Cape Town at 6:00pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026 and went to shelter in the lee of Inaccessible. Conditions improved on Friday 28th August and passengers came ashore at about 9:30am. Offloading then commenced and was completed just after 6:30pm.
Passengers were: Islanders: Beverly Repetto, Grant Green & Carlene Glass-Green, Leo Glass, Rachel Green & Liam Glass, Linda Green, Simon & Natasha Glass, and James Glass; Non-islander: Andrew Turley (Internet Engineer)
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| The tug Enseleni preparing to guide the Edinburgh out. Photo: Carlene Glass-Green |
The MFV Edinburgh leaving Cape Town harbour. Photo Tokkie Marais |
Departure from Cape Town
The MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town at 3:30pm CT time on the 19th August 2026.