Sank – Page 27 – Shipwreck Log

On March 7, the 64 foot long towboat Ms Nancy C sank in Everett Lake (Mississippi River) near Dyersburg, Tennessee. The Ms Nancy C was preparing a tow when it sprung a leak in the stern. The crew started the pumps and determined another dewatering pump was needed. The crew went ashore to get another pump. When the crew returned, they found the Ms Nancy C had already partially sank by the stern.

The Coast Guard was alerted and booms were placed around the towboat. Reports state the Ms Nancy C had 3000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Việt Thuận 68

March 6, 2018 Paul Hancock

The 79 meter long, 3095 dwt cargo vessel Việt Thuận 68 collided and sank off Nam Dinh, Vietnam. The Việt Thuận 68 had collided with the coastal vessel Phuong Linh 16 sustaining hull damage including water ingress. The crew of the Phuong Linh 16 transferred a pump over to the Việt Thuận 68 while it took it under tow back to port. Two other vessels arrived on scene to help escort the crippled Việt Thuận 68 being towed by the Phuong Linh 16. Before the vessels reached the safety of port, the pumps failed to stop the flooding. Before the Việt Thuận 68 sank, all nine crew were safely rescued. No reports of injuries.

Lusitania Primero

March 4, 2018 Paul Hancock

On March 2, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Lusitania Primero sank in the port of Vigo, Spain. The Lusitania Primero had been moored alongside another longliner when it suffered a broken pipe in the stern. The crew on board attempted to get the water ingress under control, but they were not able dewater the vessel. The crew requested assistance with the local fire brigade responding. The firemen tried to dewater the vessel as well, but the rate of water ingress was too much and the fishing vessel partially sank. No reports of injuries.