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October 15, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Stranded Egyptian freighter finally leaves US

An Egyptian freighter has finally been allowed to leave Charleston Harbor. “She’s good to go,” said Jimmy Lucas, the vessel’s court-appointed custodian, as he watched her pull away Friday morning. The ordeal for the ship The Edco and its 29 crew members began in June when a lawsuit about a sister sh

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An Egyptian freighter has finally been allowed to leave Charleston Harbor.

“She’s good to go,” said Jimmy Lucas, the vessel’s court-appointed custodian, as he watched her pull away Friday morning.

The ordeal for the ship The Edco and its 29 crew members began in June when a lawsuit about a sister ship, The Edco Star, kept the empty 635-foot (193-meter) Edco from leaving until the ship’s owner could satisfy creditors. U.S. visa requirements and forced the crew to stay on board.

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