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The Wreck of The Cita - 1997

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  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Police resources were stretched.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

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  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    A large number of containers were strewn around the coast line.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    My first view of the wreck of the MS CITA on Newfoundland Point.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The MV CITA around 09:30

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Another view of the CITA as a RIB speeds past.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    If the ship had been a few yards further south it would have missed the rocky outcrop of Newfoundland Point.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    More containers.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    One of the handful of police mingles with a group as they contemplate how to open the container.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Some of the contents of the containers were soon being stacked up on the beach ready for removal.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Access tracks to the coast were quite suggested by vans and cars! The Bryher Boat Services passenger ferry was one of the first passenger vesels to take people to see the wreck.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    "Trip to See the Wreck" - St Mary's Boatman's Association departure board on the Quay at Hugh Town, St. Mary's.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Access tracks to the coast were quite suggested by vans and cars! .

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Views of the wreck of the MV CITA taken from the passenger boat trip.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The MV CITA was also carrying a lot of plywood which was eagerly gathered up!

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Views of the wreck of the MV CITA taken from the passenger boat trip.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Views of the wreck of the MV CITA taken from the passenger boat trip.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Views of the wreck of the MV CITA taken from the passenger boat trip.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The MV CITA was also carrying a lot of plywood which was eagerly gathered up!

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Views of the wreck of the MV CITA taken from the passenger boat trip.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Access tracks to the coast were quite suggested by vans and cars! .

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Views of the wreck of the MV CITA taken from the passenger boat trip.

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Access tracks to the coast were quite suggested by vans and cars! .

  • The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    The Wreck of The Cita, Isles of Scilly - March 26, 1997

    Isles of Scilly Steamship Company inter island freight ferry LYONESSE LADY retrieved an OOCL container and towed it into Hugh Town Harbour, St. Mary's.

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