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Damage larger than expected

The damage caused when the "Kruzenshtern", slammed into the two berthed Icelandic Coastguard vessels "Þór" and "Týr" in Reykjavik on June 11 was larger as initially suspected. There were two holes in the side of the "Þór", one of them just above the sealine on the starboard side. Further investigations had to be conducted to see if the hull itself was breached. The "Týr"’s mast was broken, and holes were found on the port side. Neither ship remained seaworthy until repairs have been made. The operations department for the Icelandic Coast Guard would be seeking an insurance payout from the "Kruzenshtern"’s insurance company.

Thor damaged by tall ship

During a failed manoeuvre the Russian tall ship "Kruzenshtern" slammed into the two berthed Icelandic Coastguard vessels "Þór" and "Týr" in Reykjavik on June 11, 2015. The tall ship took part in the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War when it hit the ships with its bowsprit at port side. On the "Týr" the mast broke down, and there was some damage to the port side and the bridge too. Repairs were to be carried out during a planned yard stay following a mission in the Mediterranean Sea later this month. The "Þór" suffered two holes where the bow spirt of the barque hit, and the hull was dented where the patrol boat was pushed against the quay. The "Kruzenshtern" had arrived at Reykjavík on June 6 June and was due to stay until Aug 9 August in the context of the celebrations. The Maritime Accident Investigation Board launched an investigation. Reports with photos and videos: http://www.actunautique.com/2015/06/video-le-voilier-ecole-russe-kruzenshtern-percute-2-navires-garde-cotes-en-islande.html# https://www.facebook.com/magnus.s.sigurdsson/videos/10206472612552394/ http://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2015/06/12/tyr_ohaffaer_en_gert_vid_or/