RV Petrel is now back afloat following an operation to get it righted
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.
One person on board is said to have "life changing" injuries, while fractures and lacerations were common among others. The Health and Safety Executive is currently investigating the incident.A US Navy spokesperson told the BBC that work was undertaken to stabilise the ship, which was then moved along the pier to allow further evaluation and repair work to be undertaken.
Texas-based engineering firm Oceaneering, which operates the vessel for the US Navy, confirmed its staff were among those on board when the incident happened.
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