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Old 18 August 2011, 07:49   #1
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Chichester Harbour blocked?

Just seen this on line -
Huge cargo ship carrying 1,000 tons of granite left pointing in the air after it runs aground on harbour wall | Mail Online


Have they moved the stricken boat?
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Old 18 August 2011, 08:10   #2
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That's Littlehampton harbour entrance. Chi harbour is clear :-)

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Old 18 August 2011, 08:11   #3
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-14570166

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The "huge cargo ship" belongs to Alderney Shipping.

I've kindly uploaded the picture to their Facebook page for them
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Old 18 August 2011, 08:15   #5
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Looks like she has been towed out now:

Live Ships Map - AIS - Vessel Traffic and Positions

I wonder if Albi was driving, I would not call the Mungo HUGE by any means.
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The "huge cargo ship" belongs to Alderney Shipping.

I've kindly uploaded the picture to their Facebook page for them
LOL - They are gonna thank you for that
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