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Albania's Abandoned Bunkers | Travel Albania | Sailing Sunday Ep. 26
29 September 2019 · 13 min · 10K views · Coast of Albania
What this video covers
Sunday sails along the Albanian coast toward Vlorë, searching for a landmark known as Pirate's Cave.2:32 The crew navigates by following local tour boats after failing to find precise coordinates online.2:48 While anchored near the coastline, the boat experiences significant dragging in high winds caused by katabatic gusts funneling off nearby mountains.1:37 The crew explores abandoned military bunkers and caves along the shore, discovering evidence of habitation, including personal belongings and fresh produce.8:09 During a 10-hour passage from the anchorage toward Durrës, the crew attempts to sail directly out of the anchorage to conserve fuel.9:57 The transit involves routine maintenance and engine checks, during which a fuel spill occurs, resulting in diesel contact with the skin.12:13 The crew relies on mooring balls when available to avoid poor holding conditions in the area.4:44
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