Responders remove rudder and propeller from Golden Ray

Written by Nick Blenkey
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Crews remove the rudder from the M/V Golden Ray and transfer it to the work barges for safe removal, St. Simons Sound, Dec. 20, 2019 (Image courtesy St. Simonds Sound Unified Command)

The Unified Command (USCG, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Gallagher Marine Systems) working to remove the capsized car carrier Golden Ray from St. Simons Sound, Georgia, successfully completed the removal of the rudder and propeller from the ship on December 20. Crews worked over the preceding week to complete the operation which was hampered by adverse weather conditions at times.

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.

Crews work to remove the propeller from the M/V Golden Ray, St. Simons Sound, Dec. 20, 2019 (Image courtesy St. Simonds Sound Unified Command)
Crews transfer the propeller from the M/V Golden Ray to the work barges for safe removal, St. Simons Sound, Dec. 20, 2019 (Image courtesy St. Simonds Sound Unified Command)
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