Newsbot Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Part of an Isle of Man harbour is sealed off after a leaking barrel was discovered on the rocks. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7632282.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Part of an Isle of Man harbour is sealed off after a leaking barrel was discovered on the rocks. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7632282.stm I knew the local brew was pretty poor - but poisonous ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I knew this global warming wasn't the reason for the icebergs melting that's experts for you, pah ! Port St Mary harbour has reopened after fire crews identified the contents of a barrel which was washed up in the area. It appeared to be leaking a green liquid, and the area was cordoned off in the interest of safety. Using a special piece of equipment, two fire officers were able to identify the liquid as anti-freeze and it was safety removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Part of an Isle of Man harbour is sealed off after a leaking barrel was discovered on the rocks. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7632282.stm Bah! I was expecting a Whiskey Galore moment.... great film btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Me Mum once told me that during the war every house in Port St. Mary had a sewing machine following a "Whisky Galore" moment. Don't know how true that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jampton Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Was that after the running aground of the Clan McMaster on the Calf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Was that after the running aground of the Clan McMaster on the Calf? story here The Clan McMaster, a cargo vessel of 6,563 tons, was wrecked in the Sound on 30th September 1923 on her way from Glasgow to Liverpool, ultimately heading for the Far East. She was part-loaded with heavy and light machinery, sewing machines, cotton goods, and 2,000 tons of coal. In dense fog, the ship was caught in the currents and driven onto the rocks in Blind Sound - the area between Thousla Rock and the Calf. All 80 crewmembers were able to reach the safety of the Calf. On returning to the ship the next day, the crew realised that much of the movable property (including the sewing machines) had already been taken. On the arrival of the Liverpool salvage ship Ranger, it was possible to rescue some of the light goods from the hold, however, the ship was settling even deeper into the water. The ship became a total loss and within a year the Clan McMaster had disappeared into the sea where its wreckage, engines and boilers still lie, a home to marine life and an exciting dive site a bit more lucky than the Brig Lily ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbot Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 A leaking barrel which caused a chemical alert on the Isle of Man contained anti-freeze, tests show. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7633734.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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