The cube's hull began to break apart, showing pockets of glowing green within.
Sponsorships became a big part of the team after 1988 when the new hull was beginning its racing career.
Her hull lost its silver hue and began to glow dull gold.
The ship shuddered and the hull began moaning in protest.
About 11 pm it struck something and the hull began leaking.
Within a few minutes the hull began sinking at a rate of 1 meter per minute.
A moment later the entire hull began to rise.
Very faintly, the hull of the Enterprise began to groan.
The hull dragged itself free of the sand and began once more to drift closer.
The hull of the "Speedy" was just beginning to issue from the water.