Floating 'atomic bomb' vessel may be Irish-owned

The floating “atomic bomb” freighter, under arrest in a Greek port with more than 600 tons of explosives on board was today reported to be Irish owned and was detained in a British harbour earlier this year.

Floating 'atomic bomb' vessel may be Irish-owned

The floating “atomic bomb” freighter, under arrest in a Greek port with more than 600 tons of explosives on board was today reported to be Irish owned and was detained in a British harbour earlier this year.

While in detention in Seaham, Co Durham, in January, the Sea Runner, as it was then called, was sold at auction for £22,000 (€31,780). The crew had not been paid because of the mounting fines on the owners.

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