He is responsible for ensuring bow doors are closed, he thinks he sees assistant Bosun on the deck. 18.06 Herald reverses out of dock, turns and heads out of harbour. Bosun is last to leave car deck. He sees doors open but it is not his job to close them. Master increases speed.
Water flows in through open doors.
Scuppers inadequate to remove water. 18.27 Herald capsizes. Settles on side in fairly shallow water. Some More True Stories. Some More True Stories.