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)

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