Boat that Cameron Robbins jumped off was a model pirate ship
The ship that Cameron Robbins jumped off of into the shark-infested waters of Athol Island, Bahamas, on May 24 — only to never been seen again — shocked social media when people realized how small the vessel was.
“The boat Cameron Robbins jumped off of wasn’t even that big… omg the way this has consumed my brain for the last 12 hours 😩,” one Twitter user said, adding that they had assumed it was a large cruise ship.
“He def wasn’t sucked in by propellers on this boat like he would a cruise ship…it was the sharks,” another user wrote.
In the video, Robbins, 18, can be seen in dark waters with a standout white figure, resembling a shark, appearing on the left screen.
Robbins had been sailing on the party boat known as the Blackbeard’s Revenge boat, described as the “ONLY PIRATE SHIP TOUR in The Bahamas,” just three days after he graduated high school.
The party boat spans 140 feet. In comparison, an average cruise ship, spans 1,000 feet in length, or roughly three football fields.
The boat is an 18th-century pirate ship replica. Facebook
The boat spans 140 feet wide. Facebook
Features include three decks, two fully stocked bars, and a VIP air-conditioned Captain’s Lounge, according to the boat’s Facebook page.
What to know about Cameron Robbins disappearance Cameron Robbins, 18, graduated from University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge in Mary and was on a trip to the Bahamas with students from several local high schools. According to witnesses, the teen — who was apparently acting on a dare — took a plunge off a party cruise into the ocean near Athol Island at night. Robbins was last seen splashing in the dark, “shark-infested” waters a few feet from the boat, before vanishing from view. A chaotic video taken moments after the jump also shows the recent graduate ignoring onlookers’ pleas for him to grab a buoy. The party ship remained in the area for several hours while the crew attempted to look for Robbins. The Coast Guard called off its own search two days later, after reportedly scouring over 325 square miles. READ MORE
Made to look like a pirate ship from the 18th century, prices go for $75 per adult and $42 per child. Options include the night pirate party cruise, which heads to Paradise Island and lasts three hours. There is also the 90-minute sunset cruise, and the day tour cruise.
Dinner cruises serve three-course meals.
The Blackbeard’s Revenge Bahamas appears tiny compared to a cruise ship. Blackbeard's Revenge Bahamas
The Post has reached out to the company for comment.
Two days after Robbins went missing in the water, May 28, the search was called off after he was nowhere to be seen.
Officals say they are investigating reports that the recent Louisiana teen, who played baseball, jumped off on a dare.
The dining room. Facebook
Dining on the deck. Instagram
A view from the top of the ship. Facebook
A shocking video of Robbins, which surfaced on TikTok, shows his last moments seen alive. In the clip, another teen boy can be heard screaming “this kid f–king jumped off… oh my f–king god…bye bye.” Other onlookers can be heard screaming “grab the buoy.”
But Robbins appears to head in the opposite direction of the buoy after what appears to be a shark is seen next to it.
@_kimbra_ ⚠️TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ Cameron Robbins, 18, was dared to jump off the cruise ship he was on. he disappeared into the water and has yet to be found. They called off the search today 5/28/22 prayers to his family, friends, classmates, and all who are affected. #batonrouge #cruiseship #cameronrobbins ♬ original sound – Kímbra
The Baton Rouge native, along with his classmates, had been staying at the Atlantis Paradise Resort and took a sunset cruise on the ship.
According to the US Coast Guard, Royal Bahamas Defence Force personnel contacted Coast Guard District Seven watchstanders on Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. after Robbins jumped overboard.
The boat stayed in the area that night for hours after the incident as people looked for Robbins.
“We were informed by the RBDF this evening that they were suspending the active search efforts pending further developments, and were not requesting further Coast Guard assistance after notifying the Robbins family,” said Lieutenant Commander Matthew Spado, Coast Guard liaison officer to the Bahamas, in a statement.
“We offer our sincerest condolences to Cameron Robbins’ family and friends,” Spado added.
Source: New York Post
