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H.M.S. Astute aground

H.M.S. Astute aground

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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UBC Tilbury aground

UBC Tilbury aground

View of Barranquilla from the Magdalena River.
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The Cyprus UBC Tilbury went aground at the mouth of the Magdalena River near the port town of Barranquilla, Columbia. The bulk carrier was attempting to enter the waterway when it veered off onto a sandbar. Reports state that conditions were excellent with no wind or waves. A pilot was onboard when the vessel went aground. The UBC Tilbury left Santa Marta carrying 25,026 tons of corn and sorghum bound for Barranquilla. The vessel is listed as 182.9 meters by 28.6 at 24,140 tons.

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