The Marigalante, a pirate ship that sailed across Banderas Bay for decades, has sunk due to flooding and mechanical failure, affecting Puerto Vallarta's tourism community.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 10, when the wooden galleon-style vessel began taking on water. Authorities confirmed that no tourists were aboard, and all crew members were safely evacuated.
Despite hours of intervention from emergency teams and the Mexican Navy, the vessel succumbed to the flooding. Initial reports indicate a critical failure in the ship's bilge pumps, which are designed to remove water from the hull.
No tourists were aboard, and all crew members were safely evacuated.
Author's summary: Pirate ship Marigalante sinks in Bay of Banderas.