A cargo ship that caught fire earlier this month while carrying thousands of vehicles has sunk, carrying a load of potentially toxic components to the ocean floor.
The Morning Midas caught fire June 3, about 300 miles south of Adak, Alaska.
It carried 3,048 vehicles, including 70 electric vehicles and 681 hybrids.
Additionally, 350 metric tons of marine gas oil and 1,530 metric tons of very-low-sulfur fuel oil were also on board.
The crew of 22 was evacuated shortly after the fire began.
Marine Link reported Monday that the ship had sunk in water about 16,000 feet deep “while awaiting the arrival of a tug with long-distance towing capability.”
Harsh weather and water seepage added to the fire damage, causing the ship to sink before
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