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Francesca Prior Fire

Francesca Prior Fire

The 29 meter long freighter Francesca Prior was off Higham, England when a fire broke out in the accomodation area of the vessel.   The two crewmen on board contacted the Gravesend RNLI lifeboat for assistance.   The vessel’s wheelhouse became filled with black smoke while the weather worsen into a very heavy squall with force 7 winds.   The crew had attempted to fight the fire using the fire extinguishers and the fire hose, but had to close off the area due to the smoke. The RNLI lifeboat was able to reach the vessel quickly and was able to clear the smoke out of the wheelhouse.   The vessels then proceeded to Denton Wharf where Kent fire service was waiting to assist.   The fire service was able to extinguish the fire .   Initial reports state the fire may have been caused by bad lagging around the engine exhaust system near the accommodation area.

View a video of the rescue by the Gravesend RNLI

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F/V Rowella Sinks

F/V Rowella Sinks

The 11 meter long fishing vesssel Rowella sank off the coast of Lulworth Cove, England.  The two men on board the Rowella were setting pots when they noticed that the fishing vessel was taking on water.  They sent out a mayday and went to the life raft.  Within five minutes the Rowella was waterlogged with the water reaching  the upper deck.   Portland Coast Guard responded sending out a helicopter while the Weymouth sent out their RNLI lifeboat.  Nearby vessels hearing the distress call also raced towards the Rowella.  The helicopter was first on the scene and winched up the 2 men to safety.   Two nearby fishing boats also reached the Rowella and tried bailing out the fishing vessel.   Unable to pump out the water, the Rowella was taken under tow by the Weymouth lifeboat who tried to tow the vessel back to port.  However, the vessel was too waterlogged and soon capsized.

View video of the rescue on You Tube

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Arco Dee Allides at Littlehampton

Arco Dee Allides at Littlehampton

The 225-foot long, 1309 dwt motor vessel Arco Dee allided with the harbour walls at Littlehampton, England.   The vessel had been blown off course by strong winds as it entered the harbour causing it to strike the harbour walls.   Both the Arco Dee and concrete wall suffered minor damage.  No one was injured.   The Arco Dee was entering the harbour for routine maintenance.  Officals stated that limits were placed for entry to the harbour in weather with strong winds especially those who are sailing in ballast only.

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