SHIP MISHAP: Boats Collide on Hoboken Waterfront

ABOVE: photo via facebook

UPDATED at 11:49 p.m

Two ships from the Cornucopia Cruise Line reportedly collided this evening as one attempted to dock, plowing into the other one and damage it and the Pier on Hoboken’s Waterfront.

The Destiny, a 115-foot wedding yacht, crashed into the 117-foot Sundancer, the line’s newest vessel, as it was moored at Pier 14. Unconfirmed reports indicate the Destiny made a second attempt to dock after the initial collision, but smashed into the Sundancer yet again.

First they hit the boat then backed up then rammed it full speed! @News12NJ @News12LI @CBSEveningNews @NJNewsPost @ABC7NY @CBSNewYork @CBSEveningNews #hoboken @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/2hTFExzgTd

— MattStallonePhoto (@PhotoLongIsland) May 25, 2018

Two yachts just collided on the Hudson River in Hoboken, NJ.
The Cornicopia Majesty (length 210ft) rear-ended the Sundancers (length 117ft), which was docked at the time, smashing it into Pier 14. pic.twitter.com/47xTZ7yvsd

— Jonathan Otto (@OttoJon) May 25, 2018

According to the Hoboken Fire Department, there were no injuries reported.

Thank you @OttoJon
The Cornucopia Destiny (29m) collided with the Cornucopia Sundancer (34m). No injuries have been reported at this time.

— Hoboken Fire Dept (@HobokenFire) May 25, 2018

Meanwhile, NY Waterway service continued on Pier 14. At this time, there is no indication whether there is any long-term damage to the pier.

Students from Weehawken High were on board the Destiny, celebrating their prom. None were hurt, and the celebration continued at the Hoboken Elks Lodge.

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