Large New Zealand Navy ship sinks (PHOTOS)

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A Royal New Zealand Navy ship has capsized and sunk in the Pacific Ocean after hitting a reef, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said.

According to the statement released on Sunday, the hydrographic survey and diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui ran aground near the southern coast of Samoa’s island of Upolu on Saturday evening. The vessel was on a surveying mission when the incident occurred.

■ New Zealand Navy Ship HMNZS Manawanui Sinks After Running Aground Near Samoa.

The HMNZS Manawanui, a New Zealand Navy vessel, sank this morning after running aground on a reef near the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa, last night and catching fire. #Oceania pic.twitter.com/LOk91fJz06

— News Of The Globe (@NewsOfEarthTr) October 5, 2024
The ship caught fire and subsequently capsized as onlookers saw heavy smoke coming from the vessel. *“The exact cause of the grounding is unknown and this will need further investigation,”* the Navy said, adding that it was working to *“minimize the environmental impacts.”*
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Survey ship sinks near the border with a neighbouring small country? Kula mtu a survey kwao.

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All personnel in the navy know how to swim

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Aibu kubwa hii.

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Wewe tunajua Ile kitu unaweza swim ni in another men semen in Calabash.

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Maybe they wanted to sink it, it’s the easiest way to dispose naval ships, that way, the technology isn’t stolen.

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All Sharks know how to swim and the ship crew is “on the menu”