US river cruise ship capsizes after collision in New Orleans

New Orleans US cruise ship capsizes after collision As of: November 13, 2026 • 10:37 p.m

The river cruise ship "American Heritage" capsized in the port of the US city of New Orleans. It had previously been rammed by a tanker. There were more than 130 people on board the ship.

A cruise ship collided with a tanker in New Orleans and overturned. Videos on social media show how the “American Heritage” tips to the side and lies in the river. Other images show several people wearing life jackets in the water of the Mississippi River. There were 15 civilians and two firefighters, a spokesman for the fire department told CNN. Everyone in the water appears to be fine. Two firefighters are also on the ship to save people.

According to the port authorities, there were more than 130 people on board the “American Heritage”. How the accident happened is still unclear. Several rescue workers are on site.

According to port officials, the cruise ship was rammed by the tanker Atlantic Asphalt while it was in the harbor basin. Footage from the scene of the accident shows the collision.

Jeff Landry, Governor of the US state of Louisiana, announced on the X platform that he was on his way to New Orleans. "We are aware of the incident on the Mississippi River and are in close contact with local authorities and law enforcement."

According to the operator's website, the "American Heritage" was built in 2015. She can accommodate 150 guests and has several cabins. The cruise ship is operated by the shipping company American Cruise Lines.

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