The RV Petrel which was berthed in Imperial Dry Dock in Leith was dislodged this morning apparently by the high winds.

It is now lying at a 45 degree angle and all emergency services are on the scene.

Major incident at Leith Imperial Dry Dock as ship RV Petrel owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allenis on its side an air ambulance is on the scene.PHOTO Alan Simpson Photography
Major incident at Leith Imperial Dry Dock as ship RV Petrel owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is on its side an air ambulance is on the scene.PHOTO Alan Simpson Photography
Major incident at Leith Imperial Dry Dock as ship RV Petrel owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is on its side an air ambulance is on the scene.PHOTO Alan Simpson Photography
Major incident at Leith Imperial Dry Dock as ship RV Petrel owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is on its side an air ambulance is on the scene.PHOTO Alan Simpson Photography
Major incident at Leith Imperial Dry Dock as ship RV Petrel owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is on its side an air ambulance is on the scene.PHOTO Alan Simpson Photography
Major incident at Leith Imperial Dry Dock as ship RV Petrel owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is on its side an air ambulance is on the scene.PHOTO Alan Simpson Photography
Major incident at Leith Imperial Dry Dock as ship RV Petrel owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is on its side an air ambulance is on the scene.PHOTO Alan Simpson Photography
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