In the past I have posted comments on the wreck of the RFA DARKDALE, here is some of the latest news from the St. Helena & UK Government regarding the daily leakage of oil from the upturned wreck in Jamesbay, St. Helena Island that has leaked oil daily signified by an oil slick a couple of miles long for the past 74 years! Here is an extract from the Government website press release: MO
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Hello Cathy, Thanks for sharing your mothers experience involving the torpedoing of the Darkdale. May I enquire and ask the name of the Harbour Master please? How old was he at the time and where would he have been living on the Island. Should you wish to communicate off the forum I'm at ZD7VC@helanta.co.s
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In May 2012 a Ministry of Defence (MOD) team from Salvage and Marine Operations, supported by environmental scientists from RPS Consultants, visited St Helena to survey the wreck of the RFA Darkdale and the surrounding James’ Bay. The subsequent MOD report and recommendations for SHG are published today and have all been accepted, including a recommendation that the remaining oil be removed f
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