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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.

Fredwood

Fredwood

Fredwood BA338
Photo: newsandstar.co.uk

The fishing vessel  Fredwood BA338 sank in Maryport harbour, England. The vessel had arrived in harbour the day before and had unloaded its catch when the incoming tide swamped the vessel.   Unable to control the flooding the Fredwood developed a list to port and partially sank.  The RNLI assisted in rescuing the four crew on board while the Maryport fire brigade aided with a dewatering pump. No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel’s hull may have been punctured which allowed the water ingress.