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27th February 2016, 09:03 PM
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Aurora Australis
According to the Brisbane times the Australian Ice Breaker ship Aurora Australis has ran aground at Horeshoe Harbour, Mawson, all staff and crew are safe and no injuries reported.
The ship is taking on water, but there has been oil spills. The Aurora Australis is 27 years old.
The Australians are looking to the Chinese or Americans to rescue the stranded staff.
The replacement ship is due for delivery in 2019 and is expected to cost $1b Australian dollars over the ships lifetime.
Regards
Vi
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27th February 2016, 10:36 PM
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Re: Aurora Australis
Vic my mate Limbo,was bosun of her for about 12 years when he retired the company flew him and his wife and all the crew to Tassie and put on a big party for him.First time i ever heard of any company doing that.
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28th February 2016, 01:21 AM
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Re: Aurora Australis
Can't keep anything ,wi'out yon Geordies,being involved. Charles.
Still
they're Canny Lads!
Just below The Hexham Bridge,there ,is where She Was Built. Then
moved to the Merewether Wharf in the Centre of Newcastle ,for
some three or more months .Fitting -out etc. Nice Looking Ship.
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