LORD SHACKLETON II
LORD SHACKLETON II
Years Active: 1977-1992
Vessel Type: Factory Stern Trawler
UNSPECIFIED (Will display fallback anchor icon)
Nationality: Falkland Islands
On 14th March 1992, sank about 500 yards off Beauchêne Island, south of East Falkland.
Main Use:
Fishing
Years Active:
1977-1992
Power:
One 3,000bhp 8-cylinder oil engine
Built:
1977
Size:
1,588.59 Gross, 1,021.07 Net tons
80.02 x 13.50 x 8.01 metres
(length, breadth, depth) metres
Design/Build:
Empressa Nacional ‘Bazan’ de C.N.M. S.A., Cartagena, Spain
Main Use: Fishing
Built: 1977
Power: One 3,000bhp 8-cylinder oil engine
Design/Build: Empressa Nacional 'Bazan' de C.N.M. S.A., Cartagena, Spain
Size: 1,588.59 Gross, 1,021.07 Net tons
Dimensions: 80.02 x 13.50 x 8.01 metres
The LORD SHACKLETON II started to sink in deep water about 500 yards off the wildlife sanctuary of Beauchene Island. She stayed with just her bow above the water for 12 hours before sinking. All 43 crew were rescued by the Spanish ship NUEVO ALCOCERO. — A preliminary enquiry suggested metal fatigue may have allowed sea water, used for cooling parts of the engine, to escape and flood the rear of the ship, which was understood to have an insured value of between £3-£4m. At the time, there was concern that the sunken vessel might pollute the coastline and wildlife.
The LORD SHACKLETON II started to sink in deep water about 500 yards off the wildlife sanctuary of Beauchene Island. She stayed with just her bow above the water for 12 hours before sinking. All 43 crew were rescued by the Spanish ship NUEVO ALCOCERO. — A preliminary enquiry suggested metal fatigue may have allowed sea water, used for cooling parts of the engine, to escape and flood the rear of the ship, which was understood to have an insured value of between £3-£4m. At the time, there was concern that the sunken vessel might pollute the coastline and wildlife.
