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📰 News11 March 2026·2 min read·

Spirit of Discovery Incident Report: 100+ Injuries After Bay of Biscay Propulsion Loss

Source: govuk-visas

A UK government report has been published on the Spirit of Discovery passenger vessel incident, in which the ship lost propulsion during heavy weather while crossing the Bay of Biscay. The incident resulted in over 100 injuries and one fatality among those on board. The report examines the circumstances of the propulsion failure and its consequences for passenger safety.

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