Why do people/items get sucked beneath the water with a sinking ship?

Subject: Why do people/items get sucked beneath the water with a sinking ship?

Date: Wed Dec 29 19:38:21 1999
Posted by april
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Area of science: Physics
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I searched your archives and have not found the scientific explanation for 
this phenomenon.  I would also, like to know how far down you can be 
"sucked"?  How far from the ship would an object or person have to be, in 
order not to be sucked down?  In addition, can the average person swim 
back to the surface during this phenomenon.

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