Eyewitnesses tell of three warning signs that should have made the Priwall ferry on Monday evening, but because it was too late: A loud roar followed, the ferry had collided with a Russian freighter. Luckily nobody was hurt.
The Russian freighter moored at Ostpreußenkai. On Tuesday, the police photographed the damage. Photos: ERHARD KARL VÖGELE
The accident took place apparently so far as is known from: The Russian ship is supposed eyewitnesses reportedly clear waters have gone. It drove towards the lake, while the car ferry from Priwall took off from the city side. The ferry "Pötenitz" rammed the ship and tore a large hole about 50 inches to port in the bow. Because of the darkness of this damage was obviously not have been immediately noticed.
First, the freighter was backward to Ostpreußenkai. But because other ships were phased out was abandoned him Travelodge traffic, outside the north of 1-3 ton to drop anchor. The stiff boat "hawk" of the Water Police then made their way and circled the ship. Then the large hole about 50 centimeters was found in the trunk. The cargo ship weighed anchor and went back but now firmly on Ostpreußenkai.
The ferry Priwall "Pötenitz" shows outwardly from the bow damage. They could sell their passenger normal and is now on Kohlenhof.
After reportedly being discussed is whether the lights of the freighter have burned properly. As certain is that the ferry has rammed the freighter. The police are investigating.