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Inmaculada Segunda

Inmaculada Segunda

Photo: shipspotting.com
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 21 meter long, 94 gt fishing vessel Inmaculada Segunda went aground leaving port at Santoña, Spain.  The Inmaculada Segunda was leaving port when it made a hard turn to avoid striking paddlers.  The fishing vessel went hard aground onto a sandbar.   The vessel remained aground until high tide when the vessel listed over to starboard and capsized.   No reports or injuries to the nine crew.   Divers were dispatched the next day which sealed the vessel while an oil boom was placed to contain any pollution released.  The vessel was righted and dewatered.

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Lady Anna

Lady Anna

Lady Anna
Photo: nzherald.co.nz

The 15 meter long fishing vessel Lady Anna capsized at the mouth of the Grey River, New Zealand.  The fishing vessel was struggling in heavy seas and strong winds when it capsized.  Two crewmen were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment.  A third crewmen perished and his body was later recovered.   The Lady Anna was pushed up the Grey River where is grounded and is partially surbmerged. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Hong Xiang 29

Hong Xiang 29

The 115 meter long freighter Hong Xiang 29 sank in Bohai Bay near Longkou, China.  The Hong Xiang 29 was proceeding to Taizhou from Tianjin when it capsized and sank suddenly in strong winds.  One of the 14 crewmen on board was survived and rescued by authorities.  Search and rescue boats have retrieved 12 bodies.  No further details reported.

 

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