The St. Simons Sound Incident Response Unified Command has successfully completed the removal of the rudder and propeller from the Golden Ray this week. The vessel capsized off Georgia in September.
Crews worked over the past week to complete the operation which was hampered by adverse weather conditions at times, St. Simons Sound Response informed.
The removal of approximately 130 tons of weight will help reduce stresses to the hull of the wreck.
Portions of the ship that were removed are being donated to the State of Georgia for use as artificial reefs in areas designated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
The vehicle carrier ‘Golden Ray’ capsized in St. Simons Sound, Brunswick, Georgia, on 8 September. The 24 crew were rescued from the vessel.
