Branson - Thursday July 19, 2018. "Stretch Duck 7" of Ride the Ducks, sank on Table Rock Lake in a deadly Derecho Thunderstorm in Missouri. Not only was this accident the result of negligence and disregard for safety, it was also completely preventable.
▶THE DUCK BOAT SAGA:
Seattle Duck 6: https://youtu.be/Xeos9MY41KY
Philly Duck 34: https://www.youtube.com/live/bx9ErlWG1uM?si=mB-i5mT10IPB1Bs-
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The Cutter Blackthorn Tragedy: https://youtu.be/II7jld-SS84
Car Carrier Golden Ray: https://youtu.be/kGIZmyLlb7I
The Loss of FV Scandies Rose: https://youtu.be/KFevuP5ua_8
The Loss of USS Thresher: https://youtu.be/g-uJ1do3yV8
The Loss of SS EL Faro: https://youtu.be/-BNDub3h2_I
HOUNDS OF STEEL DUKW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/oX_nI8D9b0k
RickMakes: https://youtu.be/6_tL5ymzBGk
Tanks & More: https://youtu.be/ZUkKluCcUgg
▶REFERENCES, SOURCES & FEATURED MEDIA: https://pastebin.com/P9tjLuZr
*Views presented are my own and the appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), NTSB & any other entities' visual information does not imply or constitute their endorsement.
▶MUSIC: Produced by @Mors
▶Timestamps:
00:00 911 Call From Showboat Branson Belle
1:10 Introduction to Amphibious Duck Tours
1:56 The History of Modified World War II DUKWS or "Ducks"
4:41 Ride the Ducks - Branson, MO & RTDI Stretch Ducks
7:22 Heavily Modified Army Duck Boats to Fit More Passengers
9:24 Reserve Buoyancy and Contributing Technical Factors
11:26 Some Examples of Ride the Ducks Modified DUKW Past Incidents
13:55 The "Duck Dock" & Ripley's Ownership of RTD - Branson
15:46 Ride the Ducks Branson Tour & Water Routes
16:55 Stretch Duck 7 Begins Boarding for Incident Voyage
17:41 Weather Predictions for Table Rock Lake July 19, 2018
21:28 Stretch Duck 7 Enters the Water - Table Rock Lake
22:18 Predicted Weather Impacts Table Rock Lake and Branson Area
24:12 Stretch Duck 7 Compared to Duck 54 - Bow Hatch Issues
27:38 Duck 54 Pushes Through Wind & Waves More Effectively
28:47 Showboat Branson Belle Struggles in Derecho Storm As Well
29:31 Duck 54 Exits Lake - Duck 7 Sinking & Survival Factors
32:02 Rescue & Recovery Efforts and Timeline
34:03 Branson Community Devastated - Investigation Findings
35:38 Ride the Ducks Brand Never Recovers & Branson Location Closes
37:56 NTSB Op-Ed & Brick Immortar Closing Statements
43:52 In Memoriam...
44:15 Credits
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▶ A B O U T
Hey, I'm Sam! Child of the 80s turned Parent, Traveler, & Bumbling/Stumbling Nostalgic, Sentimental Creator. With a background in Workplace Safety Instruction, Logistics/Supply Chain Management & Industrial Robotics Programming/Engineering... raising awareness and training are vital!
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