A historic sailing ship has crashed just days after taking to the water following an extensive renovation project. The 121-foot Elbe No. 5 collided with the 466-foot Astrosprinter on the Elbe river near Hamburg, Germany. Eight passengers ＿＿（46）＿＿ the Elbe No. 5 were injured in the collision. They were rescued from the boat and taken to different local hospitals. Emergency services secured the ship because of fears of oil leaks and a rescue company will investigate the possibility of recovering the wreck. The cause of the crash is not yet known, but an investigation continues. The Hamburg Maritime Foundation, ＿＿（47）＿＿ owns the ship, released a statement on the accident. "We are deeply saddened by the collision. Our thoughts are with the passengers and the members of the ship's crew who were hurt," ＿＿（48）＿＿ the statement. The Elbe No. 5 was built in 1883, making it the city's oldest fully wooden ship and it recently underwent significant renovation work. After decades as a pilot boat ＿＿（49）＿＿ larger ships into Hamburg's port, the Elbe No. 5 was used as a houseboat by an American journalist. In 2002, it was brought home to be used as a pleasure boat for tourists by the Hamburg Maritime Foundation. The renovation project was announced in September 2018. Just over a week later, the collision wrecked the historic vessel. Wolfgang Bentz, who was involved in the restoration, said that he had watched over the wreck after the accident and couldn't sleep all night. ＿＿（50）＿＿ , Bentz believes the Elbe No. 5 could sail again. "It's made of wood and had some damage before," he said. "Let's see what further damage is added in the rescue effort."