cawky wrote:
I think this could end up as a total loss , and possible end up being cut up insitu
Hi Brian
You could well be right - this is the latest Press Release from the Maritime Coastguard Agency which doesn't paint a very good outcome to any recovery - courtesy of
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-press-releases?id=CB6D63EE4019E036&m=2&y=2008"Press Notice No: Duty 1
Friday, February 22, 2008
Posted 20:48 GMT
RIVERDANCE UPDATE
Recent severe weather conditions of Gale Force 8 combined with the highest tides of the month have further reduced the stability of the grounded Ro Ro Ferry Riverdance on the North Shore at Blackpool.
The vessel is currently listing 85 degrees which has caused cargo lashings to come off allowing trailers to shift within the vessel. The appointed salvors are currently reevaluating the condition of the vessel and continue to work to improve the stability of the vessel.
Due to the poor weather conditions this weekend and the recent deterioration of the vessels stability, there are no immediate plans for refloating the Riverdance. The salvage control unit, chaired by Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of States Representative in Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) continues to work with the salvors throughout this operation.
Further cargo material has washed out of the vessel during the poor weather and contractors continue to clean up the surrounding beach.
Additional security staff remain in place to cover the low water periods supported by HM Coastguard personnel and vehicles when the vessel presents dangers to onlookers who stray too close to the site."
For anyone interested there is a web camera pointing at the ship - (not a close up) @
http://argus-data.wldelft.nl/sites/cleven/2008/c3/053_Feb.22/index.htmlRegards
Steve Ellwood