Ignition of debris during firing of cannon on replica 3-masted frigate Grand Turk with 1 person injured

Location: Berthed at Portsmouth, England.

Published 23 January 2015

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch

• Date of occurrence: 24 August 2001
• Vessel type: Merchant vessel under 100 gross tons, Recreational craft - sail
• Report type: Investigation report

Accident Investigation Report: Grand Turk

Investigation report into marine accident including what happened, safety lessons and recommendations made:

grand-turk.pdf (521.91 kb)

Summary

Report of an injury sustained during the firing of cannon on sv Grand Turk while alongside at Portsmouth on 24 August 2001.

Published 23 January 2015