Sunken and damaged boats leak poisonous fluids like fuel, antifreeze and the contents of holding tanks. There’s also a great deal of jagged metal and torn fibreglass. It’s a deadly combination. This week, Carolyn Shearlock gives a timely warning for those involved in clean-up operations following hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Carolyn’s website – The Boat Galley – has a wealth of information useful to liveaboards and cruisers. Check it out at: https://theboatgalley.com/

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