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Royal Iris Of The Mersey

Royal Iris Of The Mersey

Royal Iris
Photo: bbc.com

The 50 meter long passenger ferry Royal Iris Of The Mersey ran aground on the River Mersey near Cheshire, England.  The ferry sustained hull damage resulting in the hull holed and water ingress. The vessel requested assistance with the Merseyside Fire and Rescue service responding. All 69 passengers and 5 crew were evacuated off the ferry onto a nearby dredger who came to the ferry’s aid. The dredger also assisted using its pumps to dewater the Royal Iris. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Royal Iris was taken to Eastham when the water ingress was brought under control.

Corontine

Corontine

Corotine
Photo: blackpoolgazette.co.uk

The 60 ton fishing vessel Corontine ran aground at the entrance to the River Wyre at Fleetwood, Lancashire. The Corontine had earlier entered the port and unloaded its cargo of whelks.  Later on the rising tide, the fishing trawler headed back out to sea. However, the master of the vessel missed one of the navigation lights and steered the vessel onto a sandbank. The RNLI and Coastguard launched vessels to the scene. All five crew of the Corontine were rescued. No reports of injuries. Reports state the master of the Corontine was found intoxicated and later charged. No reports of pollution.