Crew of Beached Cargo Ship Receives Support as Refloating Efforts Loom

A crew on a beached cargo ship in the Humber estuary received vital food and water supplies and will soon receive donations of sweets from concerned locals. The ship, named H&S Wisdom, became stuck on a sandbank on 2 March after traveling from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Efforts to refloat the ship are expected to begin around 28 March, with the possibility of the crew being on their way again by April. The vessel, loaded with steel, has around six people on board and rescuers have struggled to move it due to falling tides.

Dave Roberts, chairman of Humber Rescue, stated that it has been around 20 years since a vessel has run aground in that area. The ship will remain stuck until the next spring tide when the water is at its highest. Humber Rescue has made multiple trips to deliver supplies to the crew, who have remained positive despite being isolated on the sandbank. Local residents have also stepped in to provide care packages for the crew, showing support during their extended stay on the ship.

The Humber estuary is known for its unpredictable and shifting sandbanks, which are monitored daily. The crew of H&S Wisdom will have to wait until the end of March for another attempt to refloat the ship. The only alternative to moving the ship would be to remove the cargo onto barges using a crane. Despite the challenges, the crew remains in good spirits as they await assistance and support from both authorities and local residents.

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