Thread: Tanker runs aground in newcastle

Originally Posted by Bushie

There's a rock reef behind it though, that was what they thought may have damaged the hull as it came over aided by an 8m swell.

There doesn't appear to be any water under the hull at all



May not be as simple as blasting a new channel with water.


Martyn

I wonder what the gromets will do about him dropping in on their break?

On the news this morning, they say that there were 56 ships off Newcastle at the time and they were advised to either delay coming in (for those further out) or to head out to sea. A number of the captains decided to ignore this advice and a few were helped out to sea, but the Pasha Bulker ran out of time and power.

I wonder if it would be feasible to build a lock around it and flood it. Works in canels.

Just had a brain wave! Wocha think?


AULRO-ians swim out, toss the salvage blokes off, take over, claim salvage rights & convert it into a Condominium Block for AULRO time shares.

Great position, sea views, swimming facilities. Transfers not included.








Eeerr, on second thoughts, maybe not. The maintenance painting would kill all the profits.

If its there for any length of time,,
I think the local youths will take care of the painting,,,

Actual sign at Fern bay




http://www.abc.net.au/newcastle/stories/s1948409.htm


you can get T shirts "I got smashed at Nobby's" "you can Pasha Bulka, but you still can't nibble Nobby's nuts"