OMG - May her soul rest in eternal peace.
What terrible news. Thanks Chad for your on-scene pics.
Here is a profile of the boat from its website here:
http://www.southfloridadiving.com/bo...-princess.html
Coral Princess Dive & Snorkel Boat
Length: 45 ft
Width: 14.4 ft
Cruise Speed: 20 Knots
Hull: Catamaran
Power: Twin 225 hp outboards
Capacity: 35 divers or 49 passengers
Safety Equipment: First Aide, O2 & A.E.D.
Description: The Coral Princess is the sister ship to the Aqua View, a custom built glassbottom catamaran that you can dive snorkel or watch from above. Being a twin hull design she is very stable and fast. The gas outboard engines eliminate nauseating diesel fumes. The Coral Princess has two tanks racks behind each seat and storage underneath. This vessel is also equipped with side ladders which are easy to use even in the roughest seas. There are five exits, which make it easier to enter the water. Other amenities include a glassbottom viewing window, two freshwater showers, freshwater rinse barrel, clean spacious bathroom and a stereo system. Beverages, fresh fruit and cookies are included on all trips.
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