The passenger ferry Rose of Aran went aground 25 meters off the shore of Doolin, Ireland. The ferry with just four crewmen on board got stuck on the rocks, but suffered no damage. The Doolin Coast Guard inspected the vessel and check for any pollution risk. The ferry was able to free itself a few hours later with the rising tide. No reports of injury or pollution being released. The Rose of Aran regularly runs between Crab Island and Doolin.
The ketch Irene of Bridgewater was scheduled to head for Greenock to participate in a tall ships race. However, the voyage to Greenock was much more difficult than planned.
On June 29, 2011, the Irene of Bridgewater collided with the 37 foot yacht Seven Seas off Rosslare harbour, Ireland. The Seven Seas was unlit and stationary in the canal when the Irene struck it. The yacht lost its mast and suffered considerable damage. Luckily, no one was injured on either vessel.
On July 6, 2011, the Irene of Bridgewater went aground in the mud bank while in Lamlash Bay off Arran, Scotland. The sailing vessel with 10 people on board contacted the Coast Guard at Clyde that the vessel was firmly in the mud. An inspection found the vessel was in no danager of capsizing. Later that night, the ketch was freed on the high tide.
Reports state the Irene of Bridgewater was built in 1907. One report lists the vessel at 100 foot while another states it is 120 foot.
Link to video on the collision
The 120 meter long, 7837 dwt heavy lift cargo vessel Pantanal went aground in Cashla Bay close to Rossaveal Harbour, Ireland. The Pantanal had dropped anchor in the narrow shallow waters when gale force winds caused broke the anchor line and ran the Pantanal on to the rock and sandbank. The Pantanal had left Gibraltar for Galway to load 2 small passenger ferry vessels located in Rossaveal Harbour. All 16 crewmen on board were safe and uninjured. The Irish Coast Guard were alerted and were put on standby. The vessel was inspected for leaks and any pollution being released. Booms have been placed around the vessel to prevent any pollution escaping in the event of an oil leak. A tug has been disaptched to refloat the Pantanal on the next high tide.
