[QUOTE=stevenPensacola;36406]Thanks for the answer, but my question is in regards to the rig itself…why did the DWH [U]physically[/U] sink?
Damage to the pontoons from the fire?
Fire water flooding “watertight” compartments?
Surely a vessel such as this does not require power to remain afloat?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=alcor;36409]Complete speculation: All of the above.[/QUOTE]
Speculation indeed… but, fire or no fire, if you put 5 large workboats with strong firepumps, against any ship it’s only a matter of time before it sinks… maybe the QE2 would have lasted a few days longer under these conditions but I doubt it.