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Historic tall ship Zebu sinks in Liverpool's Albert Dock Tall ship Zebu sinks in Liverpool's Albert Dock
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One of Liverpool's historic tall ships, the Zebu, has sunk in the city's Albert Dock. One of Liverpool's historic tall ships has sunk in the city's Albert Dock.
Emergency services were called to the vessel's mooring outside the Tate gallery at about 04:30 BST. Emergency services were called to the Zebu's mooring outside the Tate gallery at about 04:30 BST.
The boat sailed 69,000 miles and visited 41 countries for a youth development project, Operation Raleigh, in 1984.
It also featured on the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are programme in 2008, when interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen sailed on the vessel.
An Albert Dock spokesperson said an investigation into the sinking had started.
Fire crews used special thermal cameras and lighting to search the water and check for people. No-one was hurt.Fire crews used special thermal cameras and lighting to search the water and check for people. No-one was hurt.
A spokesperson for Albert Dock said a full investigation is underway into the cause of the sinking.
Formerly a Baltic timber trader for 30 years, the Zebu was rebuilt in 1938 and re-rigged as a Brigantine of the 1870s.Formerly a Baltic timber trader for 30 years, the Zebu was rebuilt in 1938 and re-rigged as a Brigantine of the 1870s.
She sailed 69,000 miles and visited 41 countries for a youth development project, Operation Raleigh in 1984.
The square rigger Zebu is owned by the Mersey Heritage Trust.The square rigger Zebu is owned by the Mersey Heritage Trust.
A marine surveyor and a team of engineers are on site and it is hoped the vessel will be raised once safety inspections have taken place.A marine surveyor and a team of engineers are on site and it is hoped the vessel will be raised once safety inspections have taken place.