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Edward Henry DH100

Edward Henry DH100

The 25 meter long fishing vessel Edward Henry – DH 100 became disabled off the Shetland Islands near Sumburgh. The crab boat had gone adrift and suffered a power blackout when the vessel’s engines failed. While the crew attempted to restore power, the Edward Henry was struck by a large wave along the starboard side. The wave struck with enough force to shatter windows and short out electronic equipment in the wheelhouse. The master requested assistance with a helicopter from…

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Fluvius Tamar

Fluvius Tamar

The 90 meter long, 4200 dwt cargo vessel Fluvius Tamar sank in the North Sea off the coast of Ramsgate, England. The Fluvius Tamar was en route from Eemshaven, Netherlands with 3,800 tonnes of magnesium oxide bound for Pasajes, Spain. As the vessel passed some 30 miles off the coast, the Fluvius Tamar ran into difficulty. The cargo vessel was in strong northwesterly gale when it began to take on water. The vessel sent out a distress call that it was…

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