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Lady Cheryl

Lady Cheryl

Photo: Victoria Police

The 27 meter long fishing vessel Lady Cheryl ran aground near Point Nepean, Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia.  The vessel was headed out of port to fish in rough seas with swells up to 6 meters when it struck an object on the rocky bottom.  All six crew on board the vessel were safely rescued by the water police.  The vessel later sank with only a section of the stern visible surrounded by a fuel spill.   The Lady Cheryl was fully loaded with 30,000 liters of diesel fuel at the time of the grounding.  Authorities state the master of the vessel had tested positive for alcohol.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.


View video at news.ninemsn.com.au

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Toni Kylie

Toni Kylie

Toni Kylie
The 16 meter long trawler Toni Kylie capsized and went aground off Tweeds Head, Australia.  The Toni Kylie had crossed over the Tweeds River Bar when the vessel lost control and went broadside to the waves.   The trawler capsized and drifted back towards the harbour.   The two crew on board remained on board until the vessel was pushed against the rock wall.   The men jumped into the water and were able to make it ashore aided by local surfers.  One man suffered a broken arm and was taken to hospital.  Later that day, a strong swell help breakup the Toni Kylie spilling debris and diesel fuel.  Authorities state there is no possibility of salvage.

More Photos at mydailynews.com.au

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