A vast problem: Coast guard floats new solution to abandoned boat problem
The Canadian government’s inventory of wrecked, abandoned or hazardous boats includes a U.S. warship, a derelict floating McDonald’s known as the McBarge, a human-smuggling ship and an old BC Ferries vessel rotting on the Fraser River.
Barrett said the vessel was anchored in Cadboro Bay in Victoria before wind washed it ashore on a popular beach and owner Ryan Brackenbury failed to establish a salvage plan. Brackenbury, 43, said in an interview that he believes his boat was deliberately cut loose, calling the fine a “vindictive” move by the coast guard that he plans to appeal.
“I’ve had my name on the BC Housing thing for a couple years now and I haven’t had any luck,” Brackenbury said. “So, you know, this is the best option.” Some vessels on the inventory of wrecked and abandoned vessels have well-documented histories, including the MV Sun Sea, intercepted off Vancouver Island after smuggling 492 Sri Lankan migrants in 2010.
Nico Preston, a wharf keeper, or wharfinger, with the Capital Regional District on Mayne Island, said there are many reasons vessels end up abandoned.
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