Huge ghost ship washes ashore in Liberia on the west African coast

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The last known position of Panama flagged oil tanker Tamaya 1 was in waters off Senegal on April 22.

AN oil tanker with nobody on board has mysteriously washed up on a beach on the west coast of Africa, leaving officials scratching their heads as to how it got there.

The 63m, Panama-flagged Tamaya 1was found beached in Robertsport, Liberia on May 4 with no sign of captain or crew.

The vessels last known position was recorded on April 22, 2016, as the ship was steaming southward at 0.7 knots towards Senegal after leaving the port of Dakar, according to MarineTraffic.com.

Now, the ship cuts an eerie sight, dwarfing locals as they flock to the beach to marvel at it and speculate about what fate might have befallen its crew members.

Theories range from abandonment to piracy, although Tamaya 1s last known position was well north of active Gulf of Guinea pirate groups who typically stick to the waters off Nigeria.

The Liberia national police and bureau of immigration inspected the ship, days after local residents first discovered it on the beach without a crew or lifeboats..

A port authority insider said: Our best bet is that the vessels owner might have gone broke and had no money to pay crew members ... and therefore, the crew abandoned the ship.

Locals check out the beached Tamaya 1 at Robertsport in Liberia. Picture: International Maritime Authority

The red marker shows the last know position of the Tamaya 1 on April 22 as it steamed southward from Dakar in Senegal. Map: International Maritime Authority

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The ship was reportedly looted and vandalised as it lay stranded on the shore. Police are now trying to keep locals away from it as they investigate.

Adding to the confusion, the Liberian government has copped a barrage of criticism after it was revealed it was unaware of the ships existence until two days after it washed ashore.

The revelation has triggered a debate over safety and security in Liberian waters.

An investigation has been launched by local authorities under the auspices of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LMA).

The authority will meet to determine the facts behind the incident later this week, when more details are expected to be revealed.

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Source: http://www.news.com.au/world/huge-ghost-ship-washes-ashore-in-liberia-on-the-west-african-coast/news-story/000f5cf4cb3f317db78f6664a76f466c

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Lesbian couple crowned prom king and queen

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US lesbian couple, Lindsay Creel and Bree Grimes, were named their high schools prom king and queen. Picture: Facebook

A FLORIDA high school has crowned its first ever gay couple as prom king and queen.

The couple, Lindsey Creel and Brie Grimes, who are in their final year at Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida, and have been together for three years, were crowned last month.

Though they were happy to win the title, the pair is more excited about the impact their crowning will have on the LGBT community at their school.

Brie Grimes and Lindsay Creel, who have been together for three years, say they have had huge support from their classmates. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied

It feels good to know some of the things weve been a part of can help others going through tough experiences, in a positive way, Grimes told the Tallahassee Democrat.

I needed someone in my life to show me that it would work out when I was first going through this years ago. But I didnt have that.

I hope that people will look at this and more will begin to think that its okay to be supportive of the LBTQ community, Creel added.

Leon often talks about change. This is a good example for younger students there.

The couple admitted that despite the support theyve received, they had both gone through difficulties during their school years. The school has had a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) since 2001, but the climate hasnt always been entirely supportive.

History teacher Scott Brown, who advises the schools GSA, told the Tallahassee Democrat that the move to elect the couple as prom king and queen is a major step forward for the school.

It makes me feel proud to know that the majority of Leon students are open-minded and agree with todays changing mores, he said.

Leon may be a traditional school, but we can be known as progressive.

Community response to the couple has been overwhelmingly positive, with Grimes mother even taking to Instagram to support the couple in a touching post.

Brie, who cares very much about equality, feminism and having no gender lines is proud of her school and graduating class for recognising love has no gender rules, she wrote.

As Bries mother I am proud of her for choosing love, for being bold and sticking to the things she believes in even if they are different than mine and much of the world. She is a beautiful person and made a gorgeous prom queen.

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Source: http://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/teenage-lesbian-couple-are-crowned-their-schools-prom-king-and-queen/news-story/b79ab103d13529ab7bdd7d21b019a8bf

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