Collision between the container vessel ‘Astrosprinter’ and the traditional sailing ship ‘Nr. 5 ELBE’ - Interim Report

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German schooners collision. What the hell were they thinking?

https://gcaptain.com/video-shows-frantic-moments-before-historic-schooners-collision-with-containership/ What the hell were they thinking? Ease the main and bear off to pass astern before the video started. Or free the main and bear off right after it started. They were in trouble before the clip began, and they just stood there!