It is just another golden California day: pleasantly warm, sunny, and a great day to do some whale watching near San Diego. You hop on the Hornblower and have a great time. Now you are heading back to shore. The kids are excited and you are too. After all, a nice afternoon meal and strolling looking at the sights awaits. Looking ahead, you see the dock and soon the boat will be pulling up along side it. Then you notice something strange. The boat is not slowing down as it would normally. Suddenly crew begin to shout “brace yourself” and then……..

Source: Hornblower Crashes Into Downtown Pier (San Diego Union Tribune, 31 Mar 2016)