Some quick thinking and a fair amount bit of luck kept the Russian general cargo ship Rusich 1 (translated) from running aground near Lisbon, Portugal Monday after dragging anchor in heavy seas generated by winter storm Hercules in the North Atlantic. Check out this series of photos showing the engines kick in just in the nick of time. Some additional video at the bottom.
SEE ALSO: Containership Taking 40 Degree Roll During Winter Storm Hercules
Photos courtesy Miguel Lacerda and thanks to António Costa for the tip.
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