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WWII Ship Saved at Dunkirk Now Stranded | UK News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
A historic WW2 troopship, the Athlone Castle — which rescued 22 soldiers from Dunkirk — met a bizarre end when it ran aground during a pirate-themed kids’ party in Dorset. Engine failure and strong winds sent the Jolly Roger-flagged vessel crashing onto a shingle beach, where it stayed overnight, battered by high tides. All children onboard were safely rescued thanks to life jackets. Now, with a damaged hull and repair costs soaring to £250k (insurance won’t cover it since it didn’t sink), the owner’s launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the initial £98k needed. This rare wooden vessel, built by Harland & Wolff and one of the oldest surviving from the era, is hoping for community support to return to the water. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dc99e043643b63f8