Fall From Mast Sparks Mutiny Allegations, Investigation
January 21 2011
The German navy's training vessel, a tall sailing ship, has been ordered to dock in Argentina for an investigation of a possible mutiny in November, United Press International reports.
The Gorch Fock was en route to Germany via Cape Horn, Chile, when it was ordered to Argentina.
There have been reports that naval cadets would not climb the mast after a female cadet was killed by an 80-foot fall from the mast in November.
Four trainees refused to obey orders to climb the...
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