General cargo ship BUNGO PRINCESS collided with fishing vessel north of Keelung, Taiwan, shortly after 1500 LT Nov 12. Fishing vessel was cut in two, literally, and sank. 7 fishermen on board were rescued. BUNGO PRINCESS left keeling bound for Kaohsiung, but after collision she returned to Keelung for investigation. Collision occurred in dense fog, so fishing vessel is mainly, guilty for collision.
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