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INS Talwar

INS Talwar

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The frigate INS Talwar collided with a fishing vessel near Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India. The naval warship sliced into the unlit trawler during the night.   The INS Talwar was undamaged, but the fishing trawler quickly sank sending the 27 crew on board into the water.  All 27 crewmen were later rescued by the INS Talwar.  Four suffered injuries and received medical attention.  Reports state the fishing trawler had been operating without lights and was not visible in the dark.

 

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