Tanker Strikes New Orleans Cruise Vessel on the Mississippi

The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage along the Mississippi by New Orleans’ port on November 13. The collision prompted a large emergency response, with crews working at the scene.

The American Heritage was carrying about 129 passengers, as well as crew members, when it was struck. The ship was docked on the river outside the port’s administrative building.

Rescuers were working to reach people in the water. The tanker may have lost power before the collision.

The American Heritage appeared to be lying on its side. Emergency crews were responding to the incident.