Fatal accident delays the opening of new floating restaurant in Málaga
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By h.b. - Aug 13, 2006 - 10:41 AM
A man fell from a ramp on the Santísima Trinidad after the vessel was hit by a freak wave

The inauguration of the 950 ton replica of the ‘Santísima Trinidad’ sailing boat was suspended in Málaga over the weekend after a worker in his 40’s on the boat fell from a ramp to his death.

Two others were slightly injured in the accident which happened as the boat was hit by a freak large wave.

The accident happened on Saturday, the day before the opening was planned.

Three million € has been spent on the replica of the 18th century 70m long vessel, and it will now open as restaurant and café at a later date, still to be announced.

Following the accident it has also been decided to move the vessel to another part of Málaga port on Tuesday, where such freak waves are less likely to hit the ship.

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