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About Dismantling a Tanker Piece by Piece: The Syracuse Salvage

In March 2012, a violent storm threw an oil tanker against the cliffs of Syracuse, Sicily, triggering one of Italy's most dramatic helicopter rescues. For over a year, the wreck scarred the coastline of a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is the story of the international team of salvage masters who undertook the monumental task of cutting the ship apart to restore the beautiful Mediterranean coast.

Dismantling a Tanker Piece by Piece: The Syracuse Salvage is presented by Best Documentary. Its listed runtime is 44 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
Dismantling a Tanker Piece by Piece: The Syracuse Salvage
Category
Society
Runtime
44 minutes
Language
English

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