A homeowner in Trondheim, Norway, experienced a surreal turn of events when he woke up to discover an enormous cargo ship had crashed into his backyard.
Cargo Ship Makes Unfortunate Landing in Norwegian Backyard
Cargo Ship Makes Unfortunate Landing in Norwegian Backyard
A retired museum director is startled to find a cargo ship lodged in his property, highlighting maritime navigation issues.
Johan Helberg’s peaceful morning began with a knock on the door from a neighbor who urged him to look outside. Instead of the tranquil Norwegian fjord view he was accustomed to, Helberg was met with the sight of the NCL Salten cargo ship, which had run aground at approximately 5 a.m. on a Thursday morning. The vessel narrowly missed crashing into his house, stopping just five to six yards away.
“I was sleeping soundly, deeply, then I heard a dinging sound, which I thought might be my doorbell,” Helberg recounted. “I wondered who would ring the doorbell at 5:45 in the morning? When I looked outside, my neighbor exclaimed, ‘Haven’t you seen the ship?’”
Had the ship's trajectory been slightly altered, it could have barreled into Helberg's home, potentially leading to disaster. “It’s completely surreal,” he stated, reflecting on the incident.
Despite the shocking circumstances, Helberg remained calm about the situation, attributing his composure to his past experiences. In stark contrast, his neighbor was visibly shaken from witnessing the ship approach land, as were many other locals who viewed images of the towering vessel wedged awkwardly on the shoreline.
This unusual incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and hazards of maritime navigation, especially in crowded waters.
“I was sleeping soundly, deeply, then I heard a dinging sound, which I thought might be my doorbell,” Helberg recounted. “I wondered who would ring the doorbell at 5:45 in the morning? When I looked outside, my neighbor exclaimed, ‘Haven’t you seen the ship?’”
Had the ship's trajectory been slightly altered, it could have barreled into Helberg's home, potentially leading to disaster. “It’s completely surreal,” he stated, reflecting on the incident.
Despite the shocking circumstances, Helberg remained calm about the situation, attributing his composure to his past experiences. In stark contrast, his neighbor was visibly shaken from witnessing the ship approach land, as were many other locals who viewed images of the towering vessel wedged awkwardly on the shoreline.
This unusual incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and hazards of maritime navigation, especially in crowded waters.
