A Thai navy ship sank in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday and rescue teams are on the scene to rescue some three dozen sailors still in the water.
As of mid-morning Monday, 75 sailors had been rescued and 31 were still in the water, a Navy source was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.
On Sunday night, strong winds blew seawater onto the HTMS Sukhothai sloop and knocked out the electrical system. The Royal Thai Navy sent three frigates and two helicopters to try to help the ship lift water from the sea, but was unable to do so due to strong winds.
The loss of power allowed more seawater to enter the ship, causing it to sink.
The accident occurred when the warship was on patrol at sea 32 kilometers from the pier in Bangsaphan district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
While northern and central Thailand are experiencing the coldest temperatures of the year, southern Thailand has been experiencing storms and flooding in recent days. Ships were advised to remain anchored in ports.
Source: TSF
