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04/09/2015
Tall Ship Sinks In Liverpool's Albert Dock
One of the historic tall-ships has sunk in Liverpool's Albert Dock.
A spokesperson confirmed the Brigantine Zebu sank on Friday at 4:30am.
The vessel was unoccupied during the incident and no one was injured.
A marine surveyor and a team of engineers are currently on site.
The spokesperson added it is hoped the vessel will be raised as soon as all safety inspections have taken place.
A full investigation into the cause of the sinking is underway.
The vessel is owned by the Mersey Heritage Trust.
(LM)
A spokesperson confirmed the Brigantine Zebu sank on Friday at 4:30am.
The vessel was unoccupied during the incident and no one was injured.
A marine surveyor and a team of engineers are currently on site.
The spokesperson added it is hoped the vessel will be raised as soon as all safety inspections have taken place.
A full investigation into the cause of the sinking is underway.
The vessel is owned by the Mersey Heritage Trust.
(LM)
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