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H.M.S. Astute aground

October 22, 2010 | Grounding

HMS Astute is launched at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

The British nuclear submarine, H.M.S. Astute, went aground off the northwest coast of Scotland. The newest 8,000 ton sub was conducting sea trials when it ran aground on a sandbank. The sub was freed later that day by a tug and towed back to the naval base west of Glasgow, Scotland. The H.M.S. Astute will be surveyed by divers for any damage.

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Ferry Karya Terang sinks

October 22, 2010 | Sank
East Nusa Tenggara
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The ferry Karya Terang sank off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. The vessel was carrying around 66 passengers onboard when it was overwhelmed in bad weather. Waves upto 3 meters resulted in engine failure and the vessel to sink. Reports state there were 44 survivors.

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Ro-Ro aground off Oriental Mindoro

October 22, 2010 | Grounding
Map of Oriental Mindoro showing the location o...
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The ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle Ferry 22 ran aground shortly after leaving the pier of the village of Barangay, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The ferry’s engine broke down and drifted onto shallow water by strong winds. All 141 passengers were transferred to another vessel who were bound for Caticlan. Reports state there was some difficulty unloading heavy vehicles onboard to allow the 900 ton ferry to be pulled free.

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