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Swanland Lost

Swanland Lost

The 81 meter long, 3150 dwt freighter Swanland sank in the Irish Sea off Bardsey Island, Wales.  The Swanland loaded with 3000 tons of limestone encountered high winds and heavy seas when it was struck by a large wave.   The wave struck the Swanland causing the hull to break-in-two then rollover and sink.  An mayday call was received by authorities who launched a search for survivors.  Six helicopters, five RNLI  lifeboats, four coastguard teams, and other craft conducted a search of the area.  Two crewmen were rescued a few hours later when they were spotted by a helicopter.  A body of a crewman was later found and recovered.  Five other crewman were listed as missing. 

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Seasick and Disabled

Seasick and Disabled

The 68 gt tugboat Dockman became disabled off  Harwich, England in rough seas.  The vessel’s engine had failed and only a single crewman was on duty.  Four of the five crew had overcome by seasickness leaving one man at the helm for over 12 hours.  The crewman contacted Thames Coastguard for assistance.  The RNLI lifeboat from Harwich responded and gave assistance to the tugboat.  The crew were able to restart the engine and proceeded back to harbour escorted by the lifeboat.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Arcturus

Arcturus

The 12 meter long trawler Arcturus became disabled near the entrance to the harbour of Eyemouth, Scotland.  The trawler’s engine failed and the master contacted Forth Coastguard.  The RNLI lifeboat from Eyemouth responded and took the Arcturus under tow into the harbour.  None of the three crew on board were injured.  The Arcturus was returning from a fishing trip before the engine failed.  No reports of damage or pollution being released.

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