The bridge of the ship that crashed into Genoa harbour, the 'Jolly Nero', is clearly seen behind the wreckage of the control tower in this picture taken shortly after the collision, late on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
The ship that crashed was the Jolly Nero. It was manoeuvring out of the port at around 23:00 local time with the help of tugboats in calm weather.
The ship that crashed was the Jolly Nero. It was manoeuvring out of the port at around 23:00 local time with the help of tugboats in calm weather.
Rescuers stand on the rubble of a former harbour control tower, all that remains standing of which is a tilted metal staircase.
The control tower in the Italian port of Genoa was reduced to rubble and a single, leaning staircase after a cargo ship slammed into it late on Tuesday night, killing at least seven people.
The control tower in the Italian port of Genoa was reduced to rubble and a single, leaning staircase after a cargo ship slammed into it late on Tuesday night, killing at least seven people.
The damaged stern of container ship Jolly Nero in the port of Genoa on May 8, 2013, the morning after the crash.
Some damage is visible on the stern of the container ship. The ship's owner, who arrived at the port soon after the incident, told journalists he was "utterly shocked".
Some damage is visible on the stern of the container ship. The ship's owner, who arrived at the port soon after the incident, told journalists he was "utterly shocked".
The container ship Jolly Nero after the fatal crash. The vessel is almost 240 metres long, painted red, with a gross tonnage of nearly 40.600.
The Jolly Nero is almost 240 metres (787 ft) long. Its captain is being investigated by prosecutors with a view to possible manslaughter charges.
The Jolly Nero is almost 240 metres (787 ft) long. Its captain is being investigated by prosecutors with a view to possible manslaughter charges.
The control tower, looking like one at an airport, pictured in 2011, intact.
The control tower was was more than 50m (164ft) tall. About 13 people were inside at the time of the crash, which happened during a shift change.
The control tower was was more than 50m (164ft) tall. About 13 people were inside at the time of the crash, which happened during a shift change.
Collapsed control tower of Genoa's port (8 May 2013)
The tower crashed backwards into the water, pulling down buildings around it.
The tower crashed backwards into the water, pulling down buildings around it.
Rescue workers in the rubble of the collapsed control tower in the port of Genoa (8 May 2013)
Rescue workers have been sifting through rubble on the dock and in the water. At least two people are still missing and four others were injured, two of them critically.
Rescue workers have been sifting through rubble on the dock and in the water. At least two people are still missing and four others were injured, two of them critically.
An operation takes place to remove the wreckage of the control tower from the dock at Genoa's port (8 May 2013)
The BBC's Alan Johnston in Rome says the crash has revived memories of the accident involving the Costa Concordia cruise ship off the Italian island of Giglio in January 2012, which left 32 people dead.
The BBC's Alan Johnston in Rome says the crash has revived memories of the accident involving the Costa Concordia cruise ship off the Italian island of Giglio in January 2012, which left 32 people dead.
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