Public Statement from the Bamburgh Company

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The Bamburgh Company

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A Further Public Statement from Bamburgh Co. Management

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Good Evening,

We would like to start by saying a heartfelt thank you to all of the kind messages that the company have received over the past few dark days. They have kept our spirits high in light of the recent incident.

While we would love to say we have good news, it is again with great sadness that I must announce the death of two members of the fire fighting party that were lost aboard the Lady Agnes. One was from our own company, the other from our partner, Gateway Shipping, whom host us aboard Kensington. The third member was found alive, but in a critical state. They are in a stable condition, being cared for in Cambridge, however we cannot comment further.

We would also like to dispel rumours that paying passengers were aboard at the time of the incident, that is simply not the case. The vessel was returning from a round trip from Liberty, yes. However, all customers departed the vessel at Planet Carlisle hours before this tragic incident. In this dark time, the company is saddened that individuals would twist the facts to suite their narrative and profit from tragedy.

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The Bamburgh Company is deeply saddened to announce that the esteemed Captain Harold Sills was one of of the members of crew who were lost. His passing will hit the company hard, him being a driving force in how our liners operate. His family are being supported by company representatives and ask for privacy at this trying time.

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The Lady Agnes still sits at Kensington, where she was towed shortly after the collision. While initial surveys showed promising signs that the vessel would be able to be repaired and put back into service, it has been determined that this will no longer be the case. While the collision was devastating to limited areas of the vessel, fires that broke out in forward sections proved to be fatal for the illustrious old girl. Her forward sections have been damaged beyond any economical repair, warped by the searing heat. The vessel will not be disposed of, as many have speculated, she will be towed to the company's new cargo and passenger terminal when complete. There she will act as a museum and reminder of what can happen.

This transmission is open for reply.
BCO-ACC-836/1903/A342

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