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Pearl refloated
The "Pearl" which had grounded on Cct 18, 2011, at 05:03 a.m. was refloated on Oct 21 at 5.40 p.m. and delivered to the Gemtiş Edilmişitr Shipyard on Oct 22 at 12 a.m. for repairs.
Storm ravages port of Istanbul
In the night of Oct 18, 2011, the "Pearl" was pushed ashore due to a storm from SSW with wind forces of 7-8 Bf. among four other cargo vessels. Some of the ships were seriously damaged, but there were no casualities. Turkish report with photos: http://www.coastalsafety.gov.tr/default.asp?id=7&sid=37&srt=&recNo=666&lng=
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