A crew member has been found dead on board the 43.4-metre Richmond superyacht Far From It. The ship was docked at Harbour Island in the Bahamas last week (3 July) when the body of 20-year-old stewardess Paige Bell was found in the engine room, alongside a 39-year-old man who has been arrested under suspicion of murder.
According to a preliminary report, police were alerted shortly after 1.00pm and proceeded to the marina area. Upon boarding the vessel, officers discovered Bell unresponsive and with “visible injuries”, alongside a male suffering from “severe injuries to his arms”. A local doctor visited the scene and pronounced her dead on site.
The tragic incident has brought the industry out in force, including the crew of the 38.2-metre Emocean (the victim’s previous yacht) who is fundraising for her family. They released the following statement: “Paige was more than a teammate, she was family. Her radiant spirit, infectious laughter, and boundless compassion made an unforgettable impact on everyone lucky enough to know her. Whether it was long days at sea or quiet moments under the stars, she brought light and warmth wherever she went.”
The investigation is ongoing.
