Galway Ferry falls into water

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Hi

Galway Ferry



Had you heard about this one?



Three hurt loading ferry onto freight ship - RTÉ News

Thankfully no serious injuries

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[John]

Thankfully - could have been nasty...

I can't believe they missed the money shot given they were filming it.

Notice towards the end that 'PILOT' boat ploughs straight into that small grey boat...

 

[MOCAŠ]

Where's Little Jim when you need him...

 

[abecketts]

why could they not "drive" the ferry to its destination or was there something wrong with it?

 

[MOCAŠ]

why could they not "drive" the ferry to its destination or was there something wrong with it?

Its destination was Mauritius -refuelling may have been a problem...

 

[davidjpowell]

I would imagine it's designed for more inshore / coastal work and would be dangerous on the open sea...

I remember a trip when I was a kid, where we went on a ferry from Ibiza to one of the islands about 3 hours away. Coming back the weather had deteriorated dramatically, and the old ferry was taking water over the top deck. Seats came free and were rolling about, all quite scary really. I think they also changed our destination as to return to the original port would have meant broadsiding the waves, and they were concerned about capsizing.