December, 2010 - Shipwreck Log - Page 11

Trawler No. 1 Insung Foundered

December 13, 2010 Paul Hancock

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The 614 dwt trawler Number one Insung sank between New Zealand and Antarctica. Nearby vessels were able to rescue 20 crewmen of the 42 onboard. No reports to the cause of the sinking. Weather has been ruled out with light winds and 1 meter waves.

22 feared dead after S.Korean trawler sinks – AFP (news.google.com)
South Korean trawler sinks in Antarctic, 22 feared dead (ctv.ca)
5 dead, 20 rescued, 17 missing after ship sinks in Antarctic waters (cnn.com)

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Cruise ship sails into a storm

December 13, 2010 Paul Hancock

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Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas suffer minor damage when it sailed into a storm near Alexandra, Egypt. Reports state several passengers were injured and required medical assistance. The vessel was diverted to Malta as the seas were to high to enter Alexandra.

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Tug Ann Marie Sinks

December 13, 2010 Paul Hancock

SAGINAW, Mich. - The 65-foot tug Ann Marie sank and became encased in ice overnight Dec. 12, 2010, in Saginaw Bay, Mich. Coast Guard and local fire department responders are working with representatives from the company that owns the tug to develop salvage plans. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Ann-Marie_1 — source: http://saginawriverimages.blogspot.com

The tug Anne Marie sank at its mooring on the Saginaw River and partially covered by ice. The vessel had 2500 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. Reports state that some pollution was released, but an oil boom was in place to contain fuel or oil released. The cause of the sinking was not reported.

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