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Kruzenshtern

Kruzenshtern

Kruzenshtern
Photo: comasscrewing.ru

The 115 meter long, 1645 dwt barque Kruzenshtern ran aground on the Dvina River oustide Arkhangelsk, Russia. The Kruzenshtern was being escorted into the port by a pilot and tug when a strong gust of wind caused the sailing vessel to veer off course. The Kruzenshtern was refloated by the aid of two tugs a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The vessel will undergo an inspection by dives before proceeding to Kaliningrad.

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Angelina Catherina

Angelina Catherina

Angelina Catherina
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 30 meter long two-masted schooner Angelina Catherina caught fire while off Kiel Holtenau, Germany. The fire started in the engine room, but was quickly contained from spreading to other parts of the ship by the crew. The crew activated the onboard automatic extinguishing system and requested assistance from the water police. The DGzRS lifeboat Berlin responded with members of the local fire brigade to the scene. Additional lifeboats and police patrol boats arrived on scene. The vessels berthed at quay in Kiel Holtenau and the fire was finally extinguished a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman
Photo: RNLI

The 2-masted sailing vessel Flying Dutchman ran aground in Oban Bay. The Flying Dutchman had run aground during low tide on a reef locally known as “The Scrat”.  The RNLI lifeboat responded to the scene and help disembark the passengers safely. The Flying Dutchman later refloated on the rising tide and was towed by the lifeboat to the pier in Oban.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

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