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MV Renasa

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History
Netherlands
NameRenasa
BuilderStocznia Koźle Serwis Sp z o.o., Poland
Yard number1030
Launched1999
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeRiver tanker
Length85 m (278 ft 10 in)
Beam9.50 m (31 ft 2 in)
Draught4.70 m (15 ft 5 in)

MV Renasa is a Dutch river tanker which was involved in an accident on 9 January 2004 which demolished a windmill.

History

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Renasa was built by Stocznia Koźle Serwis Sp z o.o., (now Damen Shipyards Koźle) and launched in 1999.[1]

Accident

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On 9 January 2004, Renasa was involved in an accident on the Prinses Margrietkanaal that resulted in the De Haensmolen, Grou, Friesland, which stood on the corner of the Pikmeer, being demolished. De Haensmolen has since been repaired and rebuilt in a new position by the Biggemeer.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Year 1999". Damen. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
  2. ^ "Binnenschip veegt Haan's Mole finaal van kaart" (in Dutch). De Grouster. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
  3. ^ "Verplaatste Haensmolen Pinkstermaandag geopend" (in Dutch). De Grouster. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2008-05-18.