Looking at the photos on the BBC website, it appears that the Naval ship was "t-boned" (that is NOT the correct nautical term but it's the best way to describe what I'm seeing) by the cargo ship.
That would indicate that the cargo ship hit the Naval vessel. The question is, why wasn't the Fitzgerald able to avoid the collision. I get that neither ship can stop very quickly, but surely the Fitzgerald would be able to take evasive action??
That would indicate that the cargo ship hit the Naval vessel. The question is, why wasn't the Fitzgerald able to avoid the collision. I get that neither ship can stop very quickly, but surely the Fitzgerald would be able to take evasive action??
I'm curious as to which ship hit the other. Seems like it would be difficult to cross paths as both are huge and probably don't move real fast. Either way I'm so sad to hear of the loss of life. Seems preventable but I'll withhold my judgement for now. Prayers to the sailors who lost their life and their families.