Cargo Ship GFS Pride Sinks in Strait of Hormuz
All 21 crew were reportedly rescued, while Iran and maritime officials give different accounts of what caused the sinking.
A cargo ship, identified as GFS Pride, sank in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran cites a mine, maritime officials a projectile. All 21 crew were rescued
A cargo ship identified as GFS Pride has reportedly sunk in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing wide attention online after videos showed goods, including what appeared to be iPhones and luxury perfume bottles, floating in the water. All 21 crew members were reportedly rescued safely, with no injuries.
Differing Accounts
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the ship struck a naval mine.
Maritime officials said it was hit by an unidentified projectile.
Cargo
According to reports, the ship was carrying about 2,500 containers of electronic devices, perfumes and other commercial goods. Videos on social media appear to show people in small boats retrieving some of the floating items. These videos have not been independently verified.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important route through which a significant share of the world’s oil and gas shipments passes.
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