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Month: September 2012

Tails of the Sea

Tails of the Sea

Photo: Bangordailynews.com

The 110 foot long passenger ship Tails of the Sea went aground in Frechman Bay near Hancock Point, Maine.  The vessel had been moored near Bar Island when high winds caused the Tails of the Sea to break its mooring line.   The winds swept the vessel onto the shoreline during hide tide.  There were no injuries as no one was on board at the time of the incident.  The Coast Guard responded sending personsel to the scene.  Booms were on site to contain any pollution, but the passenger ship suffered no significant damage.  The Tails of the Sea was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded under its own power to Southwest Harbour where it would be inspected and repaired.  The Tails of the Sea had been operating whale watching tours in the area.

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Scotia W

Scotia W

The 24 meter long survey vessel Scotia W became disabled close to  Sheringham Shoal off Cromer, England.  The survey craft had suffered engine failure and the crew were unable to restart them.  The vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat from Cromer.  The lifeboat took the Scotia W under tow and proceeded to Great Yarmouth.  The pair of vessels arrived several hours later without incident.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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