Car-Laden Ship Sinks Following Mysterious Fire Off the Coast of Alaska | Carscoops

      After burning for several weeks, the Morning Midas sank on the afternoon of Monday, June 25, 2025, at 16:34.

      The Morning Midas went under approximately 450 miles off the Alaskan coast.

      The ship caught fire earlier this month while transporting over 3,000 vehicles. Although only 70 of those vehicles were electric, they have been suggested as a potential cause of the fire.

      Weeks after the fire began aboard the Morning Midas, the ship has now sunk. The vessel sank on Monday in international waters, about 450 miles (724 km) southwest of Adak, Alaska.

      According to the United States Coast Guard, the ship capsized around 5:35 pm and sank to a depth of approximately 16,400 feet (4,999 meters). The ship was carrying a total of 3,048 vehicles, which included 681 hybrids and 70 electric vehicles. While the electric vehicles are speculated to be a potential source of the fire, this remains unclear.

      More: Ship Loaded With Thousands Of Cars Still Burning Days After Crew Abandons It At Sea

      At the time of its sinking, the ship had 350 metric tons of marine gas oil and 1,530 metric tons of very low sulfur fuel oil onboard. The Coast Guard has reported no visible pollution so far but continues to monitor the situation. Two salvage vessels are also present at the site, equipped with pollution response materials if needed.

      The Liberian-flagged ship caught fire on June 4, prompting three nearby vessels to respond for assistance. All 22 crew members managed to evacuate into a lifeboat and were later rescued by the Cosco Hellas without any injuries.

      CBS News reported that the ship departed from Yantai, China, on May 26 and was en route to Mexico. The publication also mentioned that early reports indicated a significant plume of smoke was seen coming from the deck loaded with electric vehicles.