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Yacht Kahu Burns

Yacht Kahu Burns

Photo: heart.co.uk
Photo: heart.co.uk

The 23 meter long luxury yacht Kahu caught fire while berthed in East Cowes Marina, Isle of Wight.  The fire was discovered and local fire brigades attempted to extinguished the blaze.  Fire fighting continued for several hours, but attempts to control the fire failed. The Kahu burned and eventually sank along the pier.  The Kahu was unmanned at the time of the fire.  Reports state the luxury yacht was up for sale for 5.6 million pounds.

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Paula C Aground

Paula C Aground

 

The 5000 dwt freighter Paula C went aground on the Isle of Wight.   The Paula C was in ballast heading to Cowes when it encountered trouble.   The crew plan to pump out the ballast tanks to lighten the vessel in an effort to refloat it on the next high tide.   The vessel was able to be freed with the assistance of a tug then proceeded to Saltmead where it is lying at anchor awaiting an inspection.   The Yarmouth lifeboat and Solent Coastguard provided assistance.

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