Category Archives: Sinking

Asgard II sinks in the Bay of Biscay.

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Tim

the entry in my Discharge book from AsgardII I read on the internet that the Irish Sail Training Vessel Asgard II sunk on the 11th of September 2008, in the Bay of Biscay. I was deeply saddened to learn of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ireland, Irish, Maritime, Navigation, Sinking, sailing ships, training, wrecks | 9 Comments

Repubblica di Genova

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Tim

Distant shot of the ship that was lying on it’s side in Antwerp taken through a lens of a binoculars. She is in dock in Antwerp being repaired after her capsizing IMC has a detailed report. http://www.imcbrokers.com/blog/2007/11/19/repubblica-di-genova-towed-to-drydock/ I was tempted … Continue reading →

Posted in Antwerp, Belgium, Shipping, Sinking, accident, capsize, ship spotting | 3 Comments

Fishing boat accidents

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Tim

About a month ago I did a post about the collision between the Doris and the fishing boat Skarbank, the Skarbank was cut in two by the force of the collision and the occupant lost, presumed dead. The Doris had … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Dolphin Continued

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Tim

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette reports that the AHT Bourbon Dolphin will not be salvaged because of the extreme depth at which she lies and due to the fact that the area can be subject to heavy seas and weather further … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Dolphin Court Hearing

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Tim

After browsing the Norwegian newspaper sites I have made a brief account of the court hearing in Ålesund Norway 25th April about the capsize of the Bourbon Dolphin. The court heard from several witnesses including the off duty Master and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anchor Handler, Bourbon Dolphin, North Sea, Norway, Scotland, Sinking, accident, capsize | 17 Comments