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Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
The Verge • • business
Key Points:
- The Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a stranded skiff near Farragut Bay after it ran out of fuel, despite Mark Zuckerberg’s super yacht, Launchpad, being closer according to tracking data.
- Passengers on the Wilderness Legacy expressed frustration when the Launchpad, which was closer, reportedly refused to respond to distress calls, leading to the cruise ship towing the skiff to safety.
- AIS tracking data shows the Launchpad stopped near the bay entrance and did not assist, while the Wilderness Legacy passed it and conducted the rescue.
- The US Coast Guard confirmed the stranded vessel was not in distress and issued a marine assistance request, but did not provide further comment on the Launchpad’s involvement.
- A spokesperson for Mark Zuckerberg stated he and his family were not on board, and the crew missed the Coast Guard’s assistance request on a different radio channel, with all parties ultimately safe.
