Russian cargo ship goes aground off Istanbul

645x450-russian-vessel-runs-ashore-in-istanbul-due-to-southwesterly-winds-crew-waiting-to-be-evacuated-1480706534925Reuters reported on 2nd December 2016 that heavy winds had forced a Russian cargo ship to run aground off the coast of Istanbul. Footage released at the time showed crew getting into lifeboats although there were no reports of any injuries. No further news was released on damage suffered or eventual fate of the vessel.