The 180 foot long towboat Sally Bromfield lost its barges on the Mississippi River near Transylvania, Louisiana. The towboat was pushing 35 barges when they broke free. Reports state two barges sank with another eight barges damaged. The Coast Guard suspended traffic on the Mississippi until buoys could be placed over the sunken barges. A salvage crane has been requested to raise the barges. No reports of injuries.
The 35 foot fishing vessel Little Hunter sank just outside Gloucester harbor, Massachusetts. The master on the Little Hunter had contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel was taking on water and needed assistance. The Coast Guard launched the 25-foot response boat to the scene. In addition, the vessel Andrew and John reached the scene to assist. The rescue crew attempted to setup a pump to dewater the fishing vessel, but it was too late. The Little Hunter sank just outside the harbor. The Coast Guard is monitoring the area as pollution was released when the fishing vessel sank. Reports state the vessel had 40 gallons of diesel fuel on board. No one was injured. An investigation into the sinking will be conducted. The owner of the Little Hunter will arrange to raise and salvage the vessel.
The 40 foot long fishing vessel Ocean Mist went aground on the north shore of Hyphocus Island in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada. The Ocean Mist had a full load of salmon went it went on to the rocks as the tide receeded. Luckily, the vessel suffered no damage to the hull and was able to be refloated with the assistance of the Coast Guard vessel Atlin Post.