The object struck by the Explorer made a reported NUMBER@1 by NUMBER@2 inch -LRB- NUMBER@3 × NUMBER@1 cm -RRB- gash in the hull which allowed water to enter .

The object struck by the Explorer caused a NUMBER@1 by NUMBER@2 inch -LRB- NUMBER@3 × NUMBER@1 cm -RRB- hole to the ship 's port side -LRB- left side -RRB- which allowed sea water to enter the ship .
