Massive cargo ship runs aground off Cornish beach
The ship has no cargo aboard but is stranded off Falmouth after dragging its anchor.
A 16,000-tonne Russian cargo ship has run aground off a beach in Cornwall.
The massive vessel, believed to be the Kuzma Minin, grounded off Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth at about 5.40am.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the 590ft (180m) ship had dragged its anchor and has a list of about five degrees.
The Met Office had issued a yellow warning of severe weather for the areas with 65mph winds forecast.
“The vessel has 18 Russian crew on board. There is no cargo on board. She currently has a list of 5 degrees but there is no report of any pollution.
“Tugs are on their way to the vessel and a lifeboat is standing by at the scene. The Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team have cordoned off an area around the ship.
“Tugs will be attached to the vessel and as the tide rises, the plan is to re-float the vessel.”
