New evidence from the sinking of MS Estonia (2023 Update)

The forward ramp of the MS Estonia has been raised from the seabed as of today. It was said to be sealed shut during the sinking and only recently discovered to be wide open so it was decided to bring it up to the surface for more research.

For me I still believe somesort of a vessel hit the Estonia that caused it to sink, although I do see how the ramp could have slammed against the forward part of the ship time and time again in the storm from wave to wave.. but many have stated (specially the engine crew) that the RAMP was always closed and water was splashing through the sides of it.. which was also confirmed shut by divers in November of 1994 when they dove to the ferry.. but maybe the ramp just slid back to a closed position when sinking and then rusted shut.
People have also stated that they heard multiple bangs during the sinking.. which would point to the RAMP bouncing up and down against the hull of the ship..
And when looking at the bow visor that was raised just after the sinking the damage does look like it could have just clipped the very front of the ships bulbous bow, maybe there is some paint scrape marks that would support this on both the bow visor and the bulbous bow.
Finally.. the damage to the hull of the ship on the side.. looking at the ROV videos we can clearly see that the seabed is basicly a rocky cliff.. not mud.
Maybe the ship hit it with enough force during the sinking to make such damage.. or rolled a bit over the years.

So.. I can fully understand how people are so divided about the sinking of MS Estonia.

PS! Thanks a lot to my friend "CALJUCOTCAS" for some great 3D renders ‪@caljucotcas‬

PS2! Check out the laser scanned front visor in 3D yourself here:
https://www.postimees.ee/7615299/vaat...