[CINC] CONDOR EXPRESS -- DOWN due to FIRE

[Shauna Bingham - NOAA Federal]

I am sorry to say that the Condor Express is having a very tough week - t*he
vessel caught on fire this evening* and is down indefinitely (maybe til
July) due to an extensive fire in the wheelhouse. I will of course keep
everyone posted as we hear more. For now, all whale watch trips are
obviously canceled.

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/condor_express_catches_fire_in_santa_barbara_harbor/

I will keep you posted, and as a reminder there will be a celebration of
life memorial service to honor our recently departed Captain Fred Benko of
the Condor Express, at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on Friday, March
15, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum  is located at
the Santa Barbara Harbor, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190 | Santa Barbara | CA
93109 (805) 962-8404.  For a map and parking information please visit their
website at
 http://www.sbmm.org/

To further celebrate and honor the life of Captain Fred, please visit his
memorial website and feel free to leave comments at
http://fredbenko.**forevermissed.com <http://fredbenko.forevermissed.com/>



-- 
Shauna Bingham
NOAA's Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
113 Harbor Way, Suite 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-884-1460
805-568-1582 (fax)
http://channelislands.noaa.gov/
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