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Paul Patrick

Paul Patrick

The 10 meter long trawler Paul Patrick H1103 allided with the Southend Pier off Southend-on-Sea, England.   The pier suffered damage to two vertical support pilings and to hortizontal beams and cross bracings.    The Paul Patrick was able to pull away from the pier under its own power and proceeded to Leigh-on-Sea.   Witnesses state the fishing vessel steered directly into the pier.   The 1.3 mile long pier will remain closed until further repairs can be made.   This marks the 17th time the pier has been struck by a vessel.   Reports state that repairs from the last allision had just been completed when the Paul Patrick struck the bridge.

 

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Phra Nang

Phra Nang

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The 8 meter long fishing vessel Phra Nang became disabled while fishing near Newquay, England.  The Phra Nang’s propeller was fouled by a rope and the vessel began to drift ashore.  The vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched the lifeboat from Newquay. The lifeboat crew reached the scene and attempted to clear the rope from the propeller.  However, the rope couldn’t be pulled free so the lifeboat took the Phra Nang under tow back to Newquay.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Girl Rona

Girl Rona

The 14.8 meter long, 39 dwt fishing vessel Girl Rona capsized while approaching the mouth to the Teign River at Teignmouth Harbor, Devon, England.  The five crew on board took refuge on the high side of the wheelhouse.   Local residents contacted the RNLI who launched a lifeboat from Teignmouth.    The lifeboat rescued all five crewmen and returned to the station where paramedics were standing by.  No reports of injuries.   The RNLI lifeboat sustained some damage during the rescue.  The Girl Rona had 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 20 tons of fish on board when it capsized.  No reports of pollution being released, but the cargo of fish has been dumped overboard.  Initial attempts to right the trawler failed and a salvage company has been contracted with heavier equipment.

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