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Day: June 4, 2011

Schooner Aground

Schooner Aground

The 88 foot long, two-masted schooner Wendameen went aground near Fort Gorges at the entrance to the harbor of Portland, Maine.  The vessel with 23 passengers and 4 crew were safely transferred and were taken to the Maine State Pier.  The Wendameen refloated with the next high tide and proceeded to the Maine State Pier.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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