Event Brief
Brazil sank São Paulo carrier after Turkey refused asbestos
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: The Brazilian Navy towed the former French aircraft carrier Foch about 350 kilometers offshore and sank it after steam and fire had already killed sailors. The ship had been planned for scrapping in Turkey, but Turkish authorities refused it over asbestos found in the hull.
WHO: Brazilian Navy
WHAT: Towed the former French aircraft carrier Foch offshore and sank it after a steam and fire incident killed sailors.
WHEN: Feb 3, 2023
WHERE: Atlantic Ocean (off the coast)
WHY: Turkey refused the carrier for scrapping after asbestos was found in its hull, and the ship was then sunk offshore after steam and fire had already killed sailors.
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