Who's on first?
Article Abstract:
The official report on the 1992 grounding of 'Queen Elizabeth 2' off Cuttyhunk Island states that the basic cause of the accident was a lack of communication between the local pilot, the master and the ship's officers.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1993
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Mystery ship: how did the QE2, which draws 32 feet, run aground in 39 feet of water?
Article Abstract:
The Queen Elizabeth 2 ran aground in Vineyard Sound off Massachusetts, causing $20 million in damages to the ship. An investigation found the accident was probably caused by the 'shallow water effect.'
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1992
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Running aground
Article Abstract:
The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth II ran aground off Cuttyhunk when it hit a ledge that was not on the charts. The incident underlines the importance of using a depthsounder to avoid problems.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1992
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