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In reply to the discussion: 42 years ago today: The gales of November came crashing [View all]Mendocino
(7,484 posts)47. One problem is that
when they dived to the Fitz, the upturned half of the hull showed no damage of the stern, rudder or propeller to indicate that shoaling caused the demise of the ship. The damage from shoaling presents a different physical perceptive from a ship that splits open while foundering.
I also wonder about the timeline. If they had struck the shoal and in the reported position, they would have had several hours before before the loss of the ship. I would think that would have presented some warning to the Captain and crew if shoaling had occurred.
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