The timber that was lost when from Russian flagged Sinegorsk encountered rough seas earlier this week began to wash ashore along the Kent coast. Below is a slideshow provided by the Guardian. (Click image for pop-up window)

Of course, local authorities are warning the public that it is illegal to scavenge the lost cargo.  The photos remind us of two other incidents in recent times. Check out those Flickr slideshows below and you’ll see the similarities. [Continue Reading →]

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For more information on this incident view our previous coverage:

English Channel Abandoment – M/V Ice Prince

In Pictures: Ice Prince Rescue and Sinking

The BBC has a great photo slideshow of the M/V Ice Prince sinking. You can find it HERE.