PERFECT STORM CLAIMS THE HMS BOUNTY

THE BOUNTY SINKS - George Howell of CNN reports on the sinking of the HMS Bounty, and the rescue of most of its crew.  As Bounty was sinking in 40-knot winds and 18-ft seas, three crewmembers reportedly didn’t make it into the rafts. One managed to swim to a raft, while the other two — Capt. Walbridge and newest crewmember Claudene Christian (reported to be a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian) — were swept away.  Tragically, crewmember Claudene Christian body was recovered un-responsive at the scene then pronounced dead later.  Currently, Robin Walbridge, the Bounty’s Captain, remains missing.