I know it was reported that the California Mercury was to be scrapped in January of the this year. When the NYK Veronica appeared in Dec I thought that's it, she's gone.
However on Sunday night there she was again coming around North Head and looking absolutely sparkling!
I worked on her yesterday morning and after talking to the Mate, the scrapping was cancelled as she had had her charter extended by another 15mths. So she went into drydock and has emerged looking a million dollars.
Completely repainted , new anti-fouling, decks all done and gear re-furbished.
It's quite amazing.
I am rapt, but I do find quite unbelievable for such a change of fortune.
Mike (hilifta)