Patrol Ship Hits Fishing Boat, Sinks

November 11 2010

South Korea

A South Korean navy patrol ship has sunk after colliding with a fishing boat, reports Xinhua, China's state news agency.

Early reports indicated that the navy ship involved was a Chamsuri-class vessel (also known as Sea Dolphin), reported the Yonhap news agency (South Korea).

The navy ship was conducting a training mission northwest of Jeju Port when it hit a 300-ton fishing boat late on Wednesday, according to the navy on Thursday.

There were 30 personnel aboard the patrol...

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