Crews have completed removing fuel from a cargo ship that has been overturned off Georgia since early September
More than 320,000 gallons of oil and water mixture were removed.To improve stability of the wreck, crews are now working to remove the propeller, propeller shaft and rudder, which weigh a total of approximately 130 tons."Due to the vessel's orientation on its side, these components are creating a load which the vessel was not designed to support. Imagine holding a milk jug with an outstretched arm compared to the same weight hanging at your side.
Plans are now being considered for construction of an environmental protection barrier and removal of the wreckage. An approved plan has yet not been selected.Read MoreThe 656-foot vessel has been resting on its side in shallow water in St. Simons Sound since September 8, when it listed heavily after leaving nearby Port Brunswick. The ship was carrying around 4,000 automobiles for export.The St.
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