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DEADLY SURPRISE ON THE WAY TO ALASKA [Ep. 3]
25 August 2023 · 22 min · 50K views · Dundas Island
What this video covers
The crew of the 50-ft sailboat Supernova discovered a cache of ammunition hidden behind a panel while preparing for a passage from Haida Gwaii toward Alaska.1:18 After disposing of the ammunition, the crew completed an overnight sail to Dundas Island, where a jib sheet fouled the propeller during an engine-assisted approach to the anchorage.5:36 The vessel successfully crossed the border into Alaska, arriving in Ketchikan to complete customs clearance.14:22 Because the Australian crew member lacked the correct entry documentation, the process required a $585 visa fee and multiple visits to the local customs office.15:13 The crew also utilized a $20 string of decorative international flags from Amazon to serve as a courtesy flag for the United States.20:11 Following the administrative check-in, the vessel departed Ketchikan to cruise further into Alaskan waters.21:43
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