Ben Thieroff

INTERNATIONAL #2

Summary-- 15 Chinese sailors died this morning when two cargo ships collided on the Yangze river. A ship with 17 crewmwn onboard sank. 1 of the sailors was rescued, one is missing and 15 are dead. The two ships were left on the river bank due to the horrible conditions. The Yangzee river is down 13.98 meters this year, the lowest it has been since 1866.

Opinion-- Anytime these days that two ships collide it is due to human error. the computer nav systems that are onboard are just too good. That sucks that only one crewman was rescued. but what can you do in a snow and sleet storm. The chinese need to get their riveriene transportation. when have you ever heard of this happening on the Mississippi?? Never.