The fishing vessel Grim Reaper became disabled near Gloucester, Massachusetts.   The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress to the high waves and heavy seas.  The engine room became flooded causing the engine to fail.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard.   The Coast Guard dispatched the 40 foot lifeboat to the scene.  The lifeboat took the Grim Reaper under tow and returned to harbour.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.