A decommissioned World War II-era destroyer docked near downtown Buffalo in New York was taking on water and listing perilously on Thursday.
Crews were working to keep the USS The Sullivans from sinking at its berth at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, where it had been open for tours. Part of the leaning vessel's deck had dipped below the waterline by midday.
“We’ve got a committed group down here. We’re not going to give up the ship and failure is not an option,” said park president Paul Marzello.
Marzello said they believe there was a breach on the right side of the hull Wednesday night. He said crews trying to stabilize the 79-year-old vessel are pumping out up to 13,000 gallons (49,210 liters) a minute.
“I think we’ve seen the worst, but I don’t know,” he said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Buffalo native, tweeted that state agencies were on site and ready “to help revive this treasure and symbol of perseverance.”
The USS The Sullivans, a National Historic Landmark, was named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa. The brothers were killed in action when the USS Juneau was sunk by the Japanese in the South Pacific during World War II.
More than $1 million was raised last year to repair the ship’s breached hull. Crews paused work over the winter and were to resume repairs Monday, Marzello said.
The USS The Sullivans is one of four decommissioned Naval vessels at the park.
Anthony and Janique Edwards app EatOkra, one of the top 15 on Apple's App Store in 2021, is hoping to elevate Black-owned restaurants like Brooklyn's Kokomo. Cheddar's Michelle Castillo reports.
Cheddar recs "Dollface," "Murderville," "Your Honor," and "Chapelwaite" to stream this weekend.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cheddar is highlighting prominent Black Americans carving their own history. now. Today we feature Rosalind Brewer, CEO of Walgreens.
Faces are freed in New York as mask mandates fall, Snoop Dogg buys Death Row Records, and an art security guard just couldn't help himself. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Thursday, February 10, 2022.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cheddar is highlighting prominent Black Americans who are carving their own historic paths and trailblazing in their industries. Today we feature Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett.
Manufacturing in the U.S. is back, companies may not actually be planning to hit net-zero emissions, and TikTok bans deadnaming and conversion therapy. Here is all of the news for Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
Jane Campion’s gothic western “The Power of the Dog” led nominations to the 94th Academy Awards, where streaming services more than ever before swept over Hollywood’s top honors.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cheddar is highlighting prominent Black Americans who are carving their own historic paths and trailblazing in their industries. Today we feature Greg Robinson, director of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope program.
New Peloton leader, ending mask mandates, and a lawsuit over the latest "Matrix." Here is all the news you Need2Know for Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Spotify’s CEO says that while he condemned podcaster Joe Rogan’s use of racial slurs, he doesn't believe that cutting ties with the popular personality is the answer.
