'Extremely fortunate' couple's dramatic escape from burning boat in Woolshed Bay, Coromandel 4 Feb, 2021 01:04 AM 3 minutes to read The boat anchored in Woolshed Bay, Whanganui Island, burst into flames and sank. Photo / Morris and Gail Watson The boat anchored in Woolshed Bay, Whanganui Island, burst into flames and sank. Photo / Morris and Gail Watson NZ Herald An Auckland couple were lucky to escape from their luxury launch when it burst into flames on Wednesday night. Eyewitness Morris Watson said the boat owner noticed a burning smell at about 9.30 pm. He opened a hatch in the cockpit ho...