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Pride of York

Pride of York

Pride-Of-York-1148925The 179 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of York allided with a gate while passing the King George lock in Hull, England.  The ferry suffered a small gash some 6 meters above the waterline.   The vessel was forced to return to port to make repairs and be inspected.   The vessel was delayed for 12 hours  The vessel had 230 passengers initially, but 168 cancelled and disembarked.  The Pride of York was able to later sail  to Zeebrugge.

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Pacific Dawn

Pacific Dawn

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The 3500 dwt boxship Pacific Dawn became disabled off Hull, England.   The vessel had a stuck valve which remained open allowing water to ingress into the ship.   The water ingress quickly flooded the engine room, but the crew was able to stop the flooding before the vessel sank.   No reports of injuries.   The Pacific Dawn was taken under tow to Ijmuiden where the vessel will be repaired.

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