Portuguese photographer Fernando Pereira drowned as a result of the explosives blasts and the flooding of cabin. BBCThe hole in the side of the Rainbow Warrior. pacificpolicyMabel Muller: Supplied Alain Mafart-Renodier was one of two French spies who bombed the Rainbow Warrior, killing photographer Fernando Pereira, who was trapped in the ship’s aft cabin. stuff.co.nzThe bombed hull. Radio New ZealandThe RNZN Operational Diving Team worked continuously on the Rainbow Warrior from 11 July to 22 August in appalling conditions in salvage efforts. underwaterheritageFrench Defense Minister forced to resign over the incident. Charles Hernu. wikipediaMemorial to the Rainbow Warrior at Matauri Bay. WikipediaGreenpeace gifted the Warrior to the sea and she now lies as an artificial reef in the Cavallii Islands, a refuge for the marine life she was sunk trying to protect. At a max depth of 26m the Warrior is now home to a huge variety of aquatic life and is a world renowned dive site. divenzRainbow Warrior. geograph.orgFrench spy Christine Cabon has never been prosecuted for her actions, and never will be. stuff.co.nz
