[BITList] Fwd: Nuclear submarine freed after running aground off Isle of Skye | UK news | The Guardian

[Michael Feltham]

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From: Michael Feltham 
Date: 23 October 2010 13:10:54 GMT+01:00
To: BIT List <BITList at lists.bcn.mythic-beasts.com>
Subject: Nuclear submarine freed after running aground off Isle of Skye | UK news | The Guardian

The article reveals that the Govt. are taking away the Salvage Tug based around that area, it's purpose was to help ships that break down.  A short sighted policy that will rebound if a tanker goes aground in that risky enviromental area in the future.  There is a similar tug based in the Channel

Mike
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/oct/22/nuclear-submarine-hms-astute-freed