I have it on good authority that after the cargo was loaded
top-heavy, a seagull was seen to perch on the port wing rail
just before the roll.
JR


noah wrote:

The Dutch freighter Stellamare heeled over and sank while at the docks
in the Port of Albany (NY).

Live local news indicates that 15 of 18 crew members have been
accounted for, some taken to local hospitals for injuries and
hypothermia. The three missing men are believed to be in the cargo
hold of the ship, and State Police divers have entered the flooded
hull.

A portion of the hull is still above water, but the deck is at about a
70° angle from horizontal. The ship is still tied to the dock, and
three highly strained lines are preventing it from rolling further.
It is believed that part of the hull is grounded.

Ice flows in the river are complicating the rescue efforts.

The ship had been loaded with 600 metric tonnes of turbine equipment,
bound for Italy, and was preparing to cast off when it overturned.

No cause for the incident has been released.

Regards,
noah

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