Although still afloat and repairable , it was decided that the ship be abandoned and then towed to the Mulberry harbour , where on July 20 she was scuttled to form part of the artificial breakwater near Courseulles .
Although still afloat and repairable , it was decided that the ship be abandoned . 
 She was then towed to the Mulberry harbour , where on July 20 she was scuttled to form part of the artificial breakwater near Courseulles .