Watch: Towing vessel sinks on Mississippi River

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The towing vessel ‘Michelle Anne’ sank at Baton Rouge General Anchorage, Mississippi River, while pushing an empty dry cargo barge, on Thursday morning. The video shows the vessel catching crossways on an anchored ship shortly after. International media identify the anchored ship as the bulk carrier ‘Iolcos Unity’.

The US Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a report at 11:00 a.m. of the towing vessel Michelle Anne, pushing one empty dry cargo barge with four crewmembers,...

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