On Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:41:02 -0400, Alex wrote:

I read a report that the bulbous bow of the container ship created a
hole below the waterline. That would explain the massive amount of
water pumping non-stop on the trip to the harbor. It would also explain
the drownings and give some better insight as to the angle of the
collision.

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Yes. Most people do not appreciate just how big the underwater bow
bulbs are on those boats.