Everything about Andrew J Barberi totally explained
The
Andrew J. Barberi is one of two
Barberi-class
ferry boats operated as part of the
Staten Island Ferry between
Manhattan and
Staten Island in
New York City. The
Barberi was named after the former coach of Curtis High School's
football team. Barberi coached throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s and was instrumental in the development of scholastic football on Staten Island.
Allision at Staten Island
On
October 15,
2003, the
Andrew J. Barberi was involved in a
fatal accident. Eleven people died, including one
decapitation, and 70 more were injured (including one man who lost his legs), as a result of the
Barberi colliding with a pier on
Staten Island.
The
Barberi was rebuilt in West Brighton, Staten Island by
Caddell Dry Dock & Repair Co.
and on
July 1,
2004, returned to regular service.
Investigation
On March 8, 2005, the
National Transportation Safety Board published a report on its investigation into the incident. The Board determined the probable cause of the allision as the assistant captain's unexplained sudden incapacitation, with a contributory cause of the Master's failure to maintain command and control of his vessel. 60 Minutes uncovered that the assistant captain was deprived of sleep when he crashed the boat.
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