Australia’s Largest Sail-training Ship Hit By Container Ship
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating collision between a large containership and Australia's largest sail-training ship.
The containership struck the sail-training ship, operated by the Fremantle-based Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation, while it was being guided to its berth by a harbour pilot.
The collision caused major damage to the STS Leeuwin II and injuring two crew members onboard the berthed vessel.
The collision caused extensive damage to the tall ship, including the destruction of its three masts, and temporarily suspended its sailing schedule.
The two injured crew members were night watchmen on the sail training vessel and were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident also resulted in minor damages to the Western Australia Maritime Museum and parts of the berth.
At the time of the incident, winds were blowing at around 20 knots, and seas were running at around 8 feet.