A Ghost Ship’s Doomed Journey Through the Gate of Tears

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Description

Millions lost internet service after three cables in the Red Sea were damaged. Houthi rebels deny targeting the cables, but their missile attack on a cargo ship, left adrift for months, is likely to blame.

Period1 Apr 2024

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  • TitleA Ghost Ship’s Doomed Journey Through the Gate of Tears
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletWired
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date1/04/24
    DescriptionMillions lost internet service after three cables in the Red Sea were damaged. Houthi rebels deny targeting the cables, but their missile attack on a cargo ship, left adrift for months, is likely to blame.
    Producer/AuthorMatt Burgess
    URLhttps://www.wired.com/story/houthi-internet-cables-ship-anchor-path/
    PersonsMichael Brown
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Keywords

  • Anchors
  • Cable Burial Risk Assessment

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