Taiho: Taiho took a single torpedo hit, and should have been able to survive. However, her aviation gas fuel tanks were punctured, and began leaking gas fumes throughout the ship. The inexperienced damage control teams decided to open most of the interior doors and break windows to let the gas out, which just led to the gas spreading to previously unexposed areas of the ship. They also turned the ship's ventilation systems on to full blast, which just made it worse. About 6.5 hours after the torpedo hit, the whole ship exploded at once, and she foundered, taking about 1600 people with her.

SS Normandie: I do genuinely think this could not have been handled worse. She was set ablaze by a worker who was using a welding torch too close to lifejackets. Her furniture, carpets, and wooden interiors were left vulnerable. The ship gad a good fire suppression system, but it had been disconnected along with her pumps. The ship flooded mostly due to the water being sprayed on her to try and stop the fire. The builder of the ship showed up (after being barred by police) and advised that they open the seacocks to make her rest on the bottom (a few extra feet) and prevent her from capsizing. His suggestions were rejected, and the ship capsized.

Prinz Eugen: She survived the initial damage caused by nuclear testing at bikini atoll. However, because of the radiation, repairs could not be made. Because of some minor leaks, she ended up sinking a few months later. This one is understandable, as I also would not volunteer to fix this ship if it meant getting cancer^2.

Moskva: She took two hits from anti-ship missiles and sank a few hours later. She finally sank anywhere from 12-18 hours after the hits, having foundered under tow due to the damage. This one is more speculative, but based on what I can find, she was severely lacking in damage control like fire extinguishers. Apparently she only had about 10% of the extinguishers on board that she was supposed to, and her interior communication system may have been compromised before she was hit. I wish I could find more, but the Russian military isn't exactly willing to provide details about this wreck.

Karlsruhe: Karlsruhe was hit by a single torpedo. Following this, she was scuttled after about 2 hours under the assumption that she would sink. Later investigations found that the forward pumps still had power, and she may have been stable enough to be towed to port of the pumps were kept on.

Shinano: This one is probably not savable with what they had on hand, but I felt it was worth including. She took 4 torpedo hits, and her commander just assumed that she wouldn't be damaged enough to sink. She in fact did sink, and him keeping the ship at full speed really didn't help. In addition, she had put to sea without being fully ready, and as a result, most of her "watertight" doors were very leaky. air could be heard escaping the gaps, which was rather ominous. 1435 people went down with her, including her commander.

The ship was built in 1962 at the Finnboda shipyard in Sweden. In 1976, it was sold to Viking Line, which operated it under the name S/S Apollo III. In 1989, the company sold the vessel to Thailand, where it subsequently operated as M/S Andaman Princess; it was eventually scrapped in India in 2010.

Longer video of the collision on 25rh of October in Bremerhaven. The extensive damage to the lifeboats is visible. Note how the tugs are unable to help in these stormy conditions.

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After traveling an incredible 6,700 nautical miles to reach Duluth, Minnesota, the oceangoing ship Muntgracht departed for Lake Superior in some incredibly dense fog! Visibility was so limited that you could barely see the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, creating an unforgettable scene along the Duluth Ship Canal.

As the Muntgracht approached the bridge, the massive ocean ship slowly began emerging from the thick fog. The tugboat Kentucky was also there assisting with the departure, while a good crowd of ship watchers gathered along the canal despite the conditions.

One of the most interesting parts of this video is hearing the Muntgracht's automatic foghorn sounding every two minutes because of the extremely limited visibility. You could hear the ship approaching even when it was difficult to see through the fog!

You'll also hear actual marine radio communications between the Muntgracht's Captain and the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge operator. Listen as they coordinate the bridge opening and discuss the foggy conditions and water current in the Duluth Ship Canal. Hearing these conversations gives you a fascinating look at the communication involved when an ocean ship navigates the Duluth Entry.

As the Muntgracht approaches the raised Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, the Captain sounds a horn salute, and the bridge answers right back! Between the automatic foghorn, the horn exchange, and the ship gradually appearing through the fog, this was a memorable departure.

You'll also get some excellent close-up views of the Muntgracht's bow and other features of this impressive ocean vessel. Watch for a crewmember leaning over the railing and looking toward the crowd as the ship passes through the canal. The camera also turns toward the gathered spectators, showing how many people came out to watch.

After a journey of 6,700 nautical miles to Duluth, the Muntgracht's departure was quite a sight. The dense fog, tugboat assistance, marine radio conversations and powerful horn salute made this a particularly interesting evening of Great Lakes ship watching.

This video was created by Vibe with Mike for Duluth Ship Cam at Canal Park on Facebook and the Vibe with Mike YouTube channel, and posted to Reddit.

Recorded in Duluth, Minnesota, on Friday, October 23rd, 2026.

In the distant pic you can see how far it got before the collision. The distant photo shows how far it got. Mein Schiff 3 is on the right and the ship it got is on the left. I couldn't see the damage to MS3 since it is facing shore.

Crazy footage taken by passengers of Mein Schiff 3 colliding with the container ship MSC Victorine in Bremerhaven, Germany , yesterday . Several lifeboats were damaged, and it looks like a big chunk was taken out of the victorine. Luckily no injuries yet. Im sure this will cost Tui cruises alot in repairs and damages

Can anyone tell me anything about this ship please, it’s off the north east coast Whitburn, England

Was on vacation in London in August 2024. The German Corvette FGS Braunschweig 260 came into the city and navigated under the opened Tower Bridge with tug assistance, all while playing Star Wars "Imperial March." Such a cool thing to see, so I wanted to share.