French maritime authorities are investigating Brittany Ferries’ flagship which was hit by a 40ft (9m) freak wave in gale-force winds. The Pont-Aven was struck in the Bay of Biscay as it travelled from Plymouth to Santander at 2232 BST on Sunday. Five passengers and one crewmember were slightly injured as a window smashed and the ferry was diverted to Roscoff.
Green Marine
about 20 years ago
Wave-hit ferry checked for damage
French maritime authorities are investigating Brittany Ferries’ flagship which was hit by a 40ft (9m) freak wave in gale-force winds. The Pont-Aven was struck in the Bay of Biscay as it travelled from Plymouth to Santander at 2232 BST on Sunday. Five passengers and one crewmember were slightly injur
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