NEWS: Freight Ship runs Aground in Newcastle

[Bill_R]

Originally Posted by eb_5litre

I had a taxi driver picking up some of our clients this arvo that said 2 more ships had run aground.... any truth to that?

The one that was at most risk off Stockton is now making its way out to sea under its own power. The one off Swansea is still holding its anchor. There's a 3rd in even less risk.

[Fairlane]

Yeah i dont see it getting better any time soon

http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR043.shtml

Abolutely bog heap hear on the Northern Central Coast and still got a lot more to come, it hasnt stopped raining for well over 24hrs.

[Psycho Chicken]

Originally Posted by Falcon_Phill

They wont be getting that back out to sea. Nice little icon for them now.

Sad thing is it'll be the most exciting thing in Newcastle.

[FlipXW]

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

Sad thing is it'll be the most exciting thing in Newcastle.

out:ing_sm:

[eb_5litre]

Well Ive just been around clearing out all the drains i can find and the water level has receded from the back door.... I live in Valentine near the bottom of a hill and also have a swimming pool..... grrr

[xbcool]

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

Sad thing is it'll be the most exciting thing in Newcastle.

bloody mexican ing_sm ing_sm

[Ryan]

Haven't seen it like that for a longtime.

At Tafe or building had to be evacuated, because the halls were starting to flood.

[greenmk2]

Originally Posted by eb_5litre

Well Ive just been around clearing out all the drains i can find and the water level has receded from the back door.... I live in Valentine near the bottom of a hill and also have a swimming pool..... grrr

My neigbour behind us was belting on my front door this morning cause all the muddy water running off our place was going in their pool..
They tell us they will have to get someone to pump it out now! Cause it will damage there pool pump..

[Falcon_Phill]

Hows it your fault?

[greenmk2]

Originally Posted by Falcon_Phill

Hows it your fault?

Yeah i'm hearing you! They recently had the pool installed.. My friends told me that is a very bad place to put a pool. Everytime we get a load of rain there on to us about it.
I called the counsil today they said we need to setup a drainage pipe.

How ordinary was she knocking on our window at 7am on my day off... :

[NC 5ltr]

im was astounded at the all the areas that have been flooded.
the water in glendale creek near the supacenter is about a foot off the bridge and normally its at least a 6-7 metre clearance.
down cardiff its flooded the local pub,the road past the footy stadium is flooded,bottom of sandgate rd near the dog track is flooded......wheres noahs ark?

[Polyal]

That is amazing isn't it, you would freak seeing that as you drive past! If there is two surely there would be news of it. Have a look at that last picture of Kyl3's, thats massive!

Imagine the conversation the guys in the lighthouse would of been happening.

"Hey Bill, did you get round to fixing that globe"
"Nah Greg, bunnings sale doesn't start until tomorrow, 50% off!"
"Greg look to ya left"
"Sh[t hey......have a good long weekend! See ya."

[SNB05T]

Originally Posted by DVL40L

not sure about that.. anyone now of any flood zones in the area?? I know cardiff and Glendale are pretty wet. This one lady at Glendale just drove straight into this mass lake on the road at least a metre deep, she made it out though

yeah, just taliking to my ma, she works at woolies at charlestown. she was saying that cardiff is flooded in most places (apparently two cars overturned near rail station) warners bay is a joke. took her nearly 2 hours to get wangi from charlestown.

they've also had blackouts since 11am this morning and counting.

what about tocal, 200mm rain, its good to see the rain in the bush as well. keep the farmers prayer going huey.

[NC 5ltr]

and musselbrook,with both lanes under water....just imagine the s...t that the hunter river is going to spew out over the next few weeks

[dave351cid]

great photos of the beach/ ship/ waves.

nobby`s was the first beach i ever seen as a kid from the bush - dont remember it looking like that .

[dave351cid]

Originally Posted by Outbackjack

The biggest issue will be leaking fuel oil. This could be a disaster. This is the kind of thing that makes you (me anyway) rethink Australia's charge towards nuclear power. Disasters CAN happen. At least it sound like the crew are OK and that is a good thing.

i second that

[eb_5litre]

Anyone got pics of the ship this morning? I reckon it wouldve got hammered overnight.

[ED Classic]

Itll buff out

[Charliewool]

Originally Posted by Polyal

That is amazing isn't it, you would freak seeing that as you drive past! If there is two surely there would be news of it. Have a look at that last picture of Kyl3's, thats massive!

Imagine the conversation the guys in the lighthouse would of been happening.

"Hey Bill, did you get round to fixing that globe"
"Nah Greg, bunnings sale doesn't start until tomorrow, 50% off!"
"Greg look to ya left"
"Sh[t hey......have a good long weekend! See ya."

Polyal.... That reminds me off....http://www.drunkendelight.com/view.php?id=931

[Timmeh]

Originally Posted by eb_5litre

Anyone got pics of the ship this morning? I reckon it wouldve got hammered overnight.

Over the past few days, storms have battered Newcastle, and the rain still continues to fall. We are part of the supposed 2% of NSW that do not have water restrictions, damn levels were already very high, then we get enough for the whole state on top of that! Here are a couple of shots of some 'fields' on the road into Newy from our estate - like we need more rain here:





As my job doubles as State Emergency Service, I spent some of yesterday helping out at a local pre-school that was ravaged by the storms. Today, though, I was able to go into town to check out the freight ship that broke anchor and shipwrecked on Nobbys Beach yesterday. A real tribute to the rescue helicopter crew that air-lifted the crew off in yesterdays storms. Today the rain was much lighter and a chopper returned to the freighter to drop off crew and supplies. Enjoy the photos, bear in mind the salt spray was thick so the quality of the photos is not as high as a clear day.















Regards, Tim

[Polyal]

Cool shots! Is any of this rain going to the catchments?

[Timmeh]

It has rained in the Newcastle catchments as much as anywhere else, but our dam levels were already full, so all it's done is flood everywhere. We don't have water restrictions here. I bet that must really frustrate rural NSW as we really didn't need any water at all, let alone this much!

Just heard Newcastle has been declared a natural disaster zone, I'm not surpised!

Timmeh

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Timmeh

It has rained in the Newcastle catchments as much as anywhere else, but our dam levels were already full, so all it's done is flood everywhere. We don't have water restrictions here. I bet that must really frustrate rural NSW as we really didn't need any water at all, let alone this much!

Just heard Newcastle has been declared a natural disaster zone, I'm not surpised!

Timmeh

Send some down here!

Ive seen some pics on the news, land slides etc, crazy!

[GTWHOA]

heres some pics from this morning, only just got the power back on

[LUXO_8]

damn, i take it the cars were damaged by floodwaters...

[GTWHOA]

It was terrible. last night the water was around 800mm above the road level in the first 3 pics.

Abandoned cars were just floating down the road. Shops and houses all flooded. An under ground carpark is a giant pool.

But all the emergency services have done a great job to clean the place up.

[SNB05T]

Originally Posted by Timmeh

Over the past few days, storms have battered Newcastle, and the rain still continues to fall. We are part of the supposed 2% of NSW that do not have water restrictions, damn levels were already very high, then we get enough for the whole state on top of that! Here are a couple of shots of some 'fields' on the road into Newy from our estate - like we need more rain here:





As my job doubles as State Emergency Service, I spent some of yesterday helping out at a local pre-school that was ravaged by the storms. Today, though, I was able to go into town to check out the freight ship that broke anchor and shipwrecked on Nobbys Beach yesterday. A real tribute to the rescue helicopter crew that air-lifted the crew off in yesterdays storms. Today the rain was much lighter and a chopper returned to the freighter to drop off crew and supplies. Enjoy the photos, bear in mind the salt spray was thick so the quality of the photos is not as high as a clear day.















Regards, Tim

great shots tim especially the one of the chopper.
what ses unit you at? i used to be a lake macquarie on the flood boats about 7 years ago. the wesptac chopper boys really know how to do their job, had the privledge of doing a couple of mock rescues with them on the lake. tru blue heros.
take it easy out there mate, i just heard it supposed to get pretty bad up there tonight.
cheers dan b :

[new2ford]

Originally Posted by Timmeh

Over the past few days, storms have battered Newcastle, and the rain still continues to fall. We are part of the supposed 2% of NSW that do not have water restrictions, damn levels were already very high, then we get enough for the whole state on top of that! Here are a couple of shots of some 'fields' on the road into Newy from our estate - like we need more rain here:


As my job doubles as State Emergency Service, I spent some of yesterday helping out at a local pre-school that was ravaged by the storms. Today, though, I was able to go into town to check out the freight ship that broke anchor and shipwrecked on Nobbys Beach yesterday. A real tribute to the rescue helicopter crew that air-lifted the crew off in yesterdays storms. Today the rain was much lighter and a chopper returned to the freighter to drop off crew and supplies. Enjoy the photos, bear in mind the salt spray was thick so the quality of the photos is not as high as a clear day.

Regards, Tim

You must have passed through Hexham about the same time I did today - and after a glorious clear day up at Crowdy Head too! Why did I leave?

I believe the crew of the ship might have unloaded their ballast prematurely hence lifting the prop out of the water meaning loss of propulsion when they really needed it. A very similar accident to this in South Africa not long ago. They ended up having to break the ship up where it lay. Meanwhile a skywalk from Nobbys to the ship would be a good tourist attraction!

[Bucknaked]

That ship is almost on the road. I wonder how many weeks it will take to tow it back out to sea.

[Nevermind]

Here's a couple I took this morning. They have all the roads blocked off, and you are unable to get anywhere near the foreshore/carpark/beach with security guards on guard.

I honestly don't think that ships going anywhere. Its not going to be able to be towed away, too close to the beach now. I think in a couple weeks time, your see them starting to dismantle it.

Its going to interesting to see how it affects the surf when it all settles down. could make a nice wedge break. Can't Wait!