TALLINN,ESTONIA: An oil tanker struck on rocks on the Gulf of Finland has leaked thousands of gallons of oil and may be in danger of breaking apart in rough waters, officials said Jan.18.
Winds reaching 60 mph prevented crews from salvaging the Estonian owned Kihnu and rescuing its nine man crew Monday, the third day the vessel has been grounded.
Article extracted from this publication >> January 22, 1993
