Video: Casino Ship Hits Rock Bottom on Maiden Voyage

 
The Escapade casino ship ran aground on her maiden voyage near the coast of Georgia, USA, around midnight, July 16th.
The Escapade, a 174-foot vessel, was carrying 96 passengers and 27 crewmembers when it grounded on a rocky bottom.
A tow company was called in to assist with the salvage of the vessel and the removal of passengers, but the initial efforts were unsuccessful, leading to a towlines breakage.
The Coast Guard members used high tide to assist with passenger transfer efforts.
The passengers were then transported to the Coast guard Station at Tybee Island, Georgia, with four passengers hoisted off the ship via helicopter.
There were no injuries or pollution reported, apart from one passenger being taken to hospital because of high blood pressure.


Press Release, July 17th, 2014; Image and video source: dvidshub