A Video of Unwanted Fame

Published: January 7th, 2008 by tim | SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend

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If you think Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears are the only ones suffering from Fame just be glad your not the captain of this brand new ship! This summer while transiting the Manchester Ship Canal the Container Ship “Arklow Fame” experienced exceptionally strong currents created by the high rainfall experienced in the region.

The silver lining? There are worse choices when naming a ship:

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Pre-Accident photo by Shipspotter William Maclennan:

Arklow Fame

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  • DJ3m
    Ouch....
  • Jeremy
    Is that a rock?
  • Devon
    LOL.... poor sucker
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