The Irish Times

‘Astrid’ owner speaks of his sadness at decision to scrap the 95-year-old historic brig

Pieter de Kam says scrapping ship marks the end of a tremendous adventure for him and his wife

Thu Sept 19 2013 - 21:00

Ship’s bell, compass, wheel and binnacle recovered by divers carrying out survey of wreck

Mon Aug 12 2013 - 01:00

Thieves raid wreck under cover of darkness to steal ship’s bell, compass and binnacle

Wed Jul 31 2013 - 01:00

Astrid is substantially intact but lifting it will be 'a complex operation'

Fri Jul 26 2013 - 11:30

Square-rigger lost engine power while leading The Gathering cruise

Thu Jul 25 2013 - 01:00