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The Chemical Tanker E.C.E.

Channel Island collision Alderney's Trent class Roy Barker I and St Peter Port's Severn class Spirit of Guernsey attended in the early hours of 31 January 2006 after chemical tanker fCf collided with the bulk carrier Crot-Rowecki. The ECE was listing heavily with a 10,000 tonne cargo of phosphoric acid, prompting fears of toxic and explosive fumes. Spirit of Guernsey rescued 10 of her crew and the remainder were airlifted by helicopter while a Coastguard tug attempted a tow. The £Cf later sank..