MSC Napoli Beached in Lyme Bay

MSC Napoli was beached off Branscombe, in Lyme Bay, Saturday 20th January. She is listing to 35 degrees and losing oil. Her cargo is being recovered but some containers have washed up at Branscombe and she is threatening wildlife.
I headed for Branscombe this morning but, by the time I arrived, Police had closed all the access roads. I carried on to Sidmouth and took these shots from the slipway there.
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gtj-45 says:

Oh no thats such tragic news ....I saw something about this on the news but didn't realise it was this close to land......A great capture non the less Gary....
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

me'nthedogs says:

Dramatic and worrying stuff. Lets hope they can contain it.
Great series of shots.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

gazzat says:

Thanks to Gale and Mark. Just caught the news and it looks like there maybe a real problem here.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

TabascoKid says:

Not better, just out of bed earlier.. ;)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

gazzat says:

Thanks Leon. I'll set my alarm, now, for the next maritime disaster :-)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom Hallam says:

Really good - pleased it's in the group :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

rosetintedglasses [deleted] says:

Great picture. Really concerned though and hoping for calm weather overnight. I grew up in Beer, it's a special place to me
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

kernowseb says:

Great shot of impending doom! I was at Porthleven, Lizard Peninsula, on the day of the storm when the 26 crew members were being rescued in dramatic and daring conditions.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

dearbarbie says:

Great photo! I heard about this when the crew were being rescued, thought the boat was going to sink!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

northdevonfarmer says:

Thanks for an interesting series of shots showing facets of this disaster not otherwise seen.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

jaysk says:

All of your Napoli shots are a real 'moment in history'. You have captured the tragic scene so well.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Coatham says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called UK Ship Spotters, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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MSC Napoli Beached in Lyme Bay

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