[rlmorel]

I am guessing when the collision occurred, the Fitgerald rode up on that bow protuberance, which also caused the bow of the Crystal to ride down on the superstructure of the Fitzgerald.

Can’t see the damage below the waterline, but I’ll bet when we do see it after it gets into drydock, we will understand why there was significant flooding.

[TXnMA]

"I am guessing when the collision occurred, the Fitgerald rode up on that bow protuberance, which also caused the bow of the Crystal to ride down on the superstructure of the Fitzgerald."

Thanks!! I'd not considered the up/down forces on that protrusion!

Just shows the benefit of collaborative discussion -- instead of playing "NIGYYSOB"* (aka "Gotcha!") -- as seems to be the norm, here...

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*Berne, Eric, "Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships.", 1964