On Saturday 11th October 2008 gale force winds battered Gibraltar's Europa point. During the early hours of the morning the MV FEDRA realized she was dragging her anchor. Unable to start her own engines three tugs were dispatched to the Liberian registered vessel's assistance but were unable to prevent the ship from running aground. Fortunately Spanish and Gibraltarian authorities were able to rescue all 31, however shortly after the last crew member was hoisted to safety the ship broke in two, reportedly spilling around half of its remaining oil into the surrounding seas. 

Expert photographer David Parody was on hand to capture the scene.

BONUS: Play the entire slideshow to view David's photography of the MV Flame sinking in the Gibraltar Straits early this year.

Photo © DM Parody

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