Disney Treasure Rescues Four Off Bermuda Coast

Disney Treasure

The Disney Treasure rescued four people from a sinking catamaran off the coast of Bermuda on Sunday.

After being delivered to Disney Cruise Line in late October, the ship responded to a call for help during its trans-Atlantic crossing to Florida.

The Disney Treasure was about 80 miles away from the sinking vessel, which began to take on water after a gasket failure in its escape hatch.

According to a report on ABC News, the incident took place in the North Atlantic, some 230 miles off the coast of Bermuda.

The passengers of the catamaran, a family of four, were rescued by one of Disney Treasure’s tender boats.

With ages ranging from 25 to 74, the individuals were recovered safely, and no medical issues were reported, said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Mile Rauch.

“They were really way out there to sea, and they were in distress, and they were having some trouble trying to keep the water from coming in,” he told ABC News.

Rauch added that the family was “very fortunate” to have the cruise ship coming to the rescue, noting that the situation was critical.

In a statement to ABC News, Disney Treasure’s Captain Marco Nogara said he was pleased to be able to provide aid to the boat passengers in peril.

“Our crew members worked together on the rescue, skillfully demonstrating their training and commitment to safety,” he added.

Set to depart on its maiden cruise in late December, the Disney Treasure was built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

After leaving Europe earlier this month, the 2,500-guest ship is currently being prepared to welcome guests for a series of pre-inaugural sailings.

As a sister ship to the 2022-built Disney Wish, the Treasure is scheduled to offer seven-night cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas departing from Disney’s homeport in Port Canaveral.

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