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A Samoan village prepares to welcome King Charles but fears an uncertain future for its reef

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A Samoan village prepares to welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla when they arrive on Wednesday .

The HMNZS Manawanui ran aground on the reef, caught fire and sank earlier this month .

Fishers who once spent their days where the boat foundered face longer and more expensive trips.

The cause of the ship’s sinking is unknown and a court of inquiry has been established to investigate.

The disaster unfolded as Samoa prepared to host the British royals.

The uncertainty over the impact of the sunken ship has curtailed tourism opportunities during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting .

But some in the surrounding villages say they have encountered oil in the water and seen it coating people or fish.

VR Score

89

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88

Neutral language

74

Article tone

informal

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English

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43

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not offensive

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short-lived

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