The Gorch Fock tall ship was ordered to dock in the Argentine city of Ushuaia to await experts, after reports of a revolt in November.

BBC: Germany investigates alleged Gorch Fock mutiny

Spanish authorities soon ordered the stricken ship to move farther off the coast.

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By the time the evacuation was ordered, the ship was listing so far to one side that many lifeboats could not be used.

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Under prodding from the European Union, he ordered an investigation into the ship's provenance, promising to bring to justice any Palestinian connected with it.

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Since the useful life of a ship is around 25 years, the fleets of vessels ordered at that time (including a staggering 105m tonnes in 1973 alone) are currently heading for the scrapyard.

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On Sunday, Ms. Keating said, "We're starting to ship this week and are committed to doing everything we can to ensure everyone who ordered the Nook before Nov. 20 will receive it for the holidays, " she said.

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The tribunal in Hamburg ordered that Ghana should "forthwith and unconditionally release the frigate ARA Libertad" and ensure the ship and its crew can leave Ghanaian waters.

BBC: Ghana told to free Argentine ship Libertad by UN court