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Gemma Ryder

Ship that toppled in Leith dry dock injuring dozens finally righted weeks after major incident

A US Navy ship which toppled over a dry dock in Leith in high winds is now back afloat almost six weeks after the major incident.

The Petrel was manoeuvred by two tugs around Imperial Dock in Leith on Tuesday afternoon, the BBC reports.

A major operation was launched when the shop tipped at 45 degree angle on March 22. A total of 35 people were injured, with 23 hospitalised.

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