Baths closed temporarily

[Pyrate13]

For any one that will be in the BVI over the next couple of days and planning an excursion to the Baths. A small island freighter hit the rocks near Fallen Jerusalem and is partially sunk. There is debris in the area and leakage from the boat. Here is the official release on 10/16. It is a small ship, not a barge. hopefully this will only be for a couple of days.

 

 

 

 

Released by National Parks this afternoon.

The BVI National Parks Trust wishes to advise the public that effective immediately, the following National Parks have been closed until further notice:

 

 

 

Baths

 

Devils Bay

 

Spring Bay

 

Fallen Jerusalem

 

 

 

The closure of these National Parks is necessary due to the danger to visitors from the pollution caused by spilled oil and floating debris from the sunken barge off Fallen Jerusalem

 

 

 

We apologise for the inconvenience.

[Coolcruise02]

Wow, that is too bad!

[MGC]

Has anyone recently returned from a visit to Virgin Gorda? I understand from another forum that cleanup is ongoing. What are the cruise ships doing for substitutions for excursions to the Baths?

[Pyrate13]

I don't know about the cruise ship excursions but the clean up is ongoing at this time.

[Pyrate13]

Clean up has taken place and the beaches at the Baths and Devil's Bay have reopened.

[MGC]

Great news!

 

Thanks!

[lgarner]

Pyrate 13 - thanks for the info.

 

p.s. your pictures on webcam were great!

[Pyrate13]

Thank you, hopefully they give others a feel of the pleasure I have when I'm there.

[Leo Jay]

I feel bad for anyone who had been planning a trip there during this period. What an awesome spot.

[Sandi149]

I sure hope they reopen them by the time we go next June.

[hadleys9538]

Pyrate13 relayed on this thread on 10/24 that they are currently open.