In the Atlantic Ocean sank the Chilean vessel with seven tons of raw silver and gold, the agency MercoPress.
The incident occurred Jan. 16, but it became known only now. Fishing vessel "Polar Misto, modified for the transportation of ore, came from the Argentine port and headed for Chile, but in the Magellanic Strait, arrived in the storm.
Seven crew members were rescued by helicopter the Argentine Coast Guard. Prior to this, they included a full engine power "Polar Misto" to develop a fuel and to minimize harm to the environment.
According to the Los Tiempos, in the vicinity of the accident was yet another vessel - the Chilean tugboat "Beagle," which attempted to deliver the "Polar Misto" to the bank. However, 40 kilometers from land the ship suddenly sank. Reported that at the time the weather conditions were favorable, and the crew of "Beagle" was not noticed at the "Polar Misto" no damage.
Argentine authorities have begun investigating the incident. Be subjected to interrogation by two captains - the tug and the ship sank, and the Argentine Coast Guard leadership.
The cargo, which, according to a Xinhua is located at a depth of 80-100 meters, is estimated at 16,4 million dollars.
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