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Sail training ship sank at its mooring

On the early morning of March 5, 2025, the 'Polar' sank at its mooring at Lisbon’s Alfeite Naval base following a rapid entry of water. It came to rest on a water depth of 30 metres. There were no victims nor any danger of pollution resulting from the shipwreck. The instruction sailboat used since 1985 to train cadets at the Naval School, was already being worked on by technical teams to refloat it. It was built in 1977 as ''Anne Line' at the Phoenix B.V. shipyard in Westerbroeck, Rotterdam. Initially registered in Viersen (FRG), it operated on cruises until 1982. In 1983, the Portuguese Navy incorporated it into its fleet and it was used to train cadets. Since 1985, it has served as a training ship for the Naval School, playing a fundamental role in the training of future naval officers.