14 November 2026
32 Hospitalized, None Missing After the American Heritage Capsizes
All passengers and crew have been accounted for after the American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage capsized in the Mississippi River at the Port of New Orleans on Friday, officials said at a press conference that afternoon.
Thirty-two people were taken to local hospitals and none had critical injuries, according to officials. This included 30 from the ship and two first responders, official said.
The tanker Atlantic Asphalt struck the American Heritage at about 12:30 p.m. The riverboat was docked at the port and passengers were disembarking.