 The specialised oil spill response vessel () BSAD "Argonaute" proceeded to the spill area with anti-pollution personnel and equipment.After containers from the wreck began washing up at Branscombe, around two hundred people went onto the beach to scavenge the flotsam, despite warnings from the police that those failing to notify the Receiver of Wreck of goods salvaged risked fines.Scavenged goods include 17 BMW R1200RT motorcycles, empty wine casks, nappies, perfume, and car parts.