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.

1. The MSC Napoli

2. The Ice Prince that ironically shed nearly 2,000 tons of wood cargo off of Portland Bill, Dorset, UK just over one year ago

We found this interesting YouTube video of ships battling heavy seas and rogue waves. These photos have been provided by SplashVision.com. Here at gCaptain.com we would love to see your interesting photos of ships struggling in heavy seas and/or rogue waves. To submit you photos drop us an email at Tips@gCaptain.com. Thanks..

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Maritime Photographer David Parody shot these photos of the M/V Fedra aground at Gibraltar. Play the entire slideshow and you will also get to view his photography of the M/V New Flame sinking in the Straight Of Gibraltar early this year. The full size HD version of this slideshow can be seen HERE.

Photos Copyright DM Parody 2008

The most elegant ship built in decades has caught the inspiration of artists, photographers and ship spotters worldwide. She is elegant, record breaking and capable. She’s also a YouTube Star! Here are two video that have reached over 25,000 viewers and for good reason. Take a look:

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The liner Queen Mary 2 slips under the Golden Gate Bridge (BTW this video won our iPhone contest).

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The Queen Mary 2 departing New York Harbour.

Like most celebrities she is also photogenic. The best series of photographs are by San Francisco Photo Blogger Todd Lapin and his team over at Telstar Logistics. Here is a slideshow of his photographs Telstar Logistics Photos.

If the above slideshow doesn’t work for you TRY THIS.

Links:

• Telstar Logistics – QM2 Arrives
• QM2 Virtual Tour

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

Above are images of the Cosco Busan and San Francisco Bay Oil Spill Clean-up courtesy of Flickr photographers in the Bay Area. The Official USCG photo slideshow can be found HERE.

Also take a look at our favorite photo.

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CLICK HERE for a slideshow of the most interesting Shipping Container photos on the web.

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A graphical Comparison:

Her former Names:

• PORTHOS
• OPPAMA
• SEAWISE GIANT
• HAPPY GIANT
• JAHRE VIKING
• Knock Nevis

Links:

• Classification Summary
• Wikipedia Entry
• Knock Nevis’ Capabilities to be expanded (1March2007)
• Iran-Iraq War Damage Photos
• Photos

Time has an amazing photo slideshow titled Life Under The Antartic Ice