Union Star - IMO 8027872

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Photographer:

John Jones [ View profile ]

Captured:

Apr 1, 1983

Title:

Union Star

Photo Category:

Casualties

Added:

Mar 5, 2005

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6,846

Image Resolution:

1,650 x 1,113

Description:

935 g.t. built at Ringkobing 1981. This tragedy resulted in the loss of the Penlee lifeboat R.N.L.B. Solomon Browne which was smashed to pieces against the ship. All 8 lifeboatmen and 8 people on board the coaster that they had rescued perished.What remained of her is seen at Lamorna Cove on 1/4/83. Wrecked 19.12.81

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Builder:

Nordsoevaerftet - Ringkobing, Denmark

Vessel Type:

General Cargo