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

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Date of occurrence: 24 August 2001
• Vessel type: Merchant vessel under 100 gross tons and Recreational craft - sail
• Report type: Investigation report

Location: Berthed at Portsmouth, England.

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.

Document information

Date of occurrence: 24 August 2001

From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Vessel type: Merchant vessel under 100 gross tons Recreational craft - sail

Report type: Investigation report