LIFTING THE LID ON THE NAPOLI
The Napoli was built in 1991
She was carrying over 2300 containers when force 6 gales caused her engine to flood just outside of UK Waters on January 18th
During the attempt to tow her to a place of refuge, the decision was made to take her to Lyme Bay and beach her in shallow water to prevent an environmental disaster.
Welcome to lifting the lid on The Napoli
This is the site bringing you the stories under the surface of the shipping disaster, taking a look at the legacy she leaves in Lyme Bay and wth the people and ecology of the area.
Not in my back yard:
How would you feel to wake up on holiday on the other side of the world to find that the remote Devon beach where you live was making international headline news? Keith Lewin and his wife are owner's of the Branscombe beach SeaShanty and residents of the beach, and they experienced just that. Keith shares his story and how many of the issues that play a part in 'lifting the lid' have affected him directly. .
For more information on the deisions that led The Napoli to be in Lyme bay visit the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Napoli Page where you'll find a comprehnsive time line of events.
for more pictures check out Portland in Pictures on the Operations page of this site