Mississippi Boating Accident Involving a Cargo Ship and Fishing Boat Leaves Three Missing

A Mississippi boating accident involving a cargo ship and a fishing boat leaves three people missing after the two vessels collide off the Mississippi Coast. The incident took place at approximately 9:00 on Wednesday evening, May 18, 2011, near the edge of the Mississippi Sound channel.

According to reports, the 660-foot Eurus London rammed a fishing boat called Sandy Point. The force of the impact sent the fishing boat to the bottom of the edge of the Mississippi Sound channel in approximately 25 feet of water.

Thirteen men from the Omega Protein-owned Sandy Point were rescued. They suffered bumps and bruises and were reported as being in good condition. Unfortunately, three victims went missing.

The cargo ship was carrying cargo under charter for Chiquita.

The maritime accident is still under investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The exact cause of the boating accident has yet to be determined.

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