> it goes towards the east bank (consistent with a strong gust of wind blowing it off course) Apparently the wind was coming from the east, so it was more like

> it goes towards the east bank (consistent with a strong gust of wind blowing it off course) Apparently the wind was coming from the east, so it was more likely the opposite, a lull. The ship was oversteering to the left the whole time because of the strong wind. When there was a sudden lull in the wind it got too close to the left side. The bank effect might have then pushed the bow away and pulled the stern in, resulting in the ship getting wedged. [1] has a good description of the situation and the bank effect. [1] https://archive.is/pmUEm https://archive.is/pmUEm