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Swanland Lost

Swanland Lost

The 81 meter long, 3150 dwt freighter Swanland sank in the Irish Sea off Bardsey Island, Wales.  The Swanland loaded with 3000 tons of limestone encountered high winds and heavy seas when it was struck by a large wave.   The wave struck the Swanland causing the hull to break-in-two then rollover and sink.  An mayday call was received by authorities who launched a search for survivors.  Six helicopters, five RNLI  lifeboats, four coastguard teams, and other craft conducted a search of the area.  Two crewmen were rescued a few hours later when they were spotted by a helicopter.  A body of a crewman was later found and recovered.  Five other crewman were listed as missing. 

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Jui Hsing Aground

Jui Hsing Aground

The 155 meter long, 18955 dwt freighter Jui Hsing went aground off Keelung, Taiwan while sailing through Typhoon Nalgae.   The Jui Hsing had left Keelung bound for China when it went it went aground on the rocks.   The storm pounded the vessel and the freighter broke-in-two sending the 21 crew into the water.   The authorities dispatched vessels and a helicopter to the scene.  Rescuers were able to save 11 men.   Reports state four men perished while another six were still listed as missing.   Authorities are also attempting to contain the 1 kilometer long oil slick resulting from the  200 tons of diesel and 80 tons of heavy fuel on board the freighter.

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Jonas Sinks

Jonas Sinks

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Jonas broke-in-two and sank at Amsterdam, Netherlands.   The Jonas was at the OBA Bulk-Terminal at Westerhaven Way loading coal when the vessel’s back broke and the vessel sank.  The deckhand was rescued, but the master of the Jonas perished.   Rescuers have sent divers to look for the captain who was found trapped in the wheelhouse.  The Jonas now rests in 14 meters of water.

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