Shipwreck Log

The 43 meter long supply vessel White Whale sank off the coast Umm Al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates.   The vessel was overloaded with materials for other vessels and oil rigs in the area when it began to sink.  A nearby fisherman spotted the White Whale and contacted authorities.  Coast Guard and Police rescue craft reached the scene and rescued all nine crewmen on board.  No reports of injuries.  The vessel had been cited before for overloading and the crew were arrested.  The White Whale rests in 30 meters of water with some 450 tons of diesel on board.  Authorities have sent divers and are monitoring the wreck for any leakage.