its track. >> i've never seen such a thing. they could be killed. >> the vessel sustains heavy damage. with the wheelhouse completely destroyed, there's no way for the captain to control its direction. "the wind dock" drifts aimlessly down the canal. the boat begins to slow, but the nightmare has just begun. just as the massively damaged freighter comes to a stop, flames shoot out from the point of impact engulfing the upper deck. >> god, jump off the boat, guys. >> i knew this would happen. >> as 22 crew members work quickly to secure the ship, the fire consumes the freighter. everyone on board scrambles to safety as emergency crews rush to the scene. >> holy mackerel. this is out of control for sure, eh? >> the fire continues throughout the night. the accident shuts down the entire seaway between lakes erie and ontario, stranding several ships for several days.