It was unclear why the ship leaked or what had caused the sinking.

It said that the ship was no longer leaking oil.

A sailor went below to see if the ship was leaking much, and the captain rang for full speed ahead.

Then, as now, the ship of state leaked from the top.

The ship had taken 85 hits in excess of five inches just above the water line and was leaking badly.

"The ship of state is leaking power like a sieve," the diplomat said.

'That ship is leaking radiation all over the place,' Gore commented.

Now the ship was leaking bugs in all directions.

Drydock workers reported that the ship was leaking at some points on the starboard side.

The ship was also leaking oil, which made it easier for the British to track her.