Lifting the Verity's Crashed Remains
After months in the making, the salvage of the shattered cargo ship "Verity" kicked off in the German Bight, southwest of Helgoland. A sprawling crane hauled up the stern piece, nearly 40 meters long, according to a Waterways and Shipping rep from Bonn. Said rep announced that the section would rise from the ocean's depths at around 40 meters, putting the superstructure and main deck above the water. The mighty Hebo Lift 1, capable of lifting a whopping 2,200 tons, has been deployed for this heroic task.
To pave the way for this lift-off, divers installed pumps within the wreck to keep its weight minimal during the process. Experts predict the whole operation to stretch throughout the day. "As we hoist, divers will switch the pumps to further chop the weight," the rep stated. Once lifted, the wreck segment will leave the watery embrace and be secured on a transport barge.
Maritime Havoc
On October 24, 2023, disaster struck the sea as the motor ship "Verity," with seven souls on board, collided with the cargo ship "Polesie" in the German Bight. The 91-meter "Verity," proudly flying the British flag, sank under the waves. Authorities believe at least five crew members perished in the collision. Despite the grim news, two fortunate crew members were swiftly rescued. The wreck lies at around 40 meters deep, posing a peril to navigation. Meanwhile, the "Polesie" survived with 22 passengers aboard.
To retrieve the wreck, it was divided into two halves underwater. The stern is up first, followed by the bow. Experts estimate the operation will wrap up on Tuesday. A safety zone with a one-mile radius encompasses the site. Both wreck halves will be transported to the Netherlands for proper disposal.
A shipping crane is used to lift the stern segment of the sunken cargo ship "Verity", which will then be placed on a transport barge for disposal.
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*Note: The salvage operation of the sunken cargo ship "Verity" is not mentioned in current sources, though there is a previous account of a Bulgar carrier named "Algoma Verity" safely refloated. The events in the article might concern a different or already-rescued cargo ship "Verity". For details on this specific ship, additional information is required.*
