South from Oban
Nimrod headed south via Crinan and Gigha, with Belfast the original destination.
Trip 1 · Completed · 6–11 September 2026
Oban to Bangor
What began as a passage towards Belfast ended in Bangor after a fuel-line fault near Jura. Nimrod reached harbour safely; the repair was completed before the next leg.
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- The route
- Near Jura
Fuel-line fault
An engine fault changed the plan. With no repair possible at sea, Nimrod sailed overnight towards Bangor.
- 11 Sep
Bangor
Nimrod reached Bangor safely. The planned continuation to Belfast did not take place on this leg.
After this leg
Repair complete, voyage continued
The fuel-line repair was completed on 16 September. Nimrod then sailed from Bangor via Ardglass to Dún Laoghaire on the next passage.
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