they were sinking
Past progressive they conjugation of sink.

sink

The survivors also affirmed that the crews of the four Cuban government boats were dressed in civilian clothes and that they did not help them when they were sinking.
Les survivants affirment également que les membres de l'équipage des quatre navires d'Etat cubains étaient vertus en civil et n'ont pas apporté d'aide durant le naufrage.
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