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"Golden Ray" harbor pilot details his harrowing experience when it capsized


published on 19 September 2020 910 -

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Captain Jonathan Tennant has been called a hero for his decision to intentionally ground the Golden Ray, keeping it out of the main shipping channel.

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Daniel Keon San Francisco Bar Pilots, USA
on 5 January 2021, 06:05 UTC

Pilot couldn’t have done a more professional Job
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