Charred Greek ferry towed to Italy overnight

Norman Atlantic ferry captain Argilio Giacomazzi talks with journalists outside his home in Campiglia, near La Spezia, Italy, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. The Italian captain of the Italian-made ferry, which was operated by a Greek company, was questioned in the southern port of Bari by prosecutors for more than five hours Wednesday. Stormy weather in the Adriatic Sea thwarted efforts Wednesday to tow the fire-ravaged ferry to Italy so authorities can investigate the blaze that killed at least 11 people and search the ship for more possible dead. (AP Photo/Ansa/Riccardo Dalle Luche)

By Associated Press January 2, 2015 1 min read

BRINDISI, Italy (AP) – The charred wreck of a Greek ferry has reached an Italian port after an overnight tow across choppy Adriatic seas, and authorities will soon board to search for any more bodies from the blaze that killed at least 11 people.

Tugboat company owner Giuseppe Barretta told The Associated Press in Brindisi port that authorities were meeting Friday morning to see exactly where it should dock.

Firefighters and a prosecutor will then board the wreck to search for bodies and the cause of the blaze that broke out Sunday.

Towing began Thursday afternoon and took nearly 17 hours.

Italy says 477 people were rescued, mostly by daring helicopter rescues that plucked survivors off the top deck one or two at a time in gale-force winds