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Scar on Barrier Reef after ship grounding
A Chinese coal carrier ran aground on Douglas Shoal in the Great Barrier Reef April 3 inflicting a 2 mile long scar two miles wide and causing major damage. Salvage lifted the 755 foot Shen Neng off the reef after three days, with oil spills minimal but environmental damage extensive according to marine scientist David Wachenfeld. The vessel was moved to an anchorage near Great Keppel Island to reduce further harm.
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Sydney
Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Shen Neng
Douglas Shoal
Great Keppel Island
David Wachenfeld
Maritime Safety Queensland