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Day: November 18, 2024

Virginia Wave

Virginia Wave

Virginia Wave
Photo: wpri.com / uscg

On the early morning of November 18, the 24 meter long, 168 gt fishing vessel Virginia Wave (MMSI: 367696380) ran aground in Narragansett Bay south of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The vessel stranded during low tide and alerted authorities. The vessel remained aground until about 9 a.m. when it was able to refloat itself on the rising tide.  No reports of injuries.

The United States Coast Guard reports the Virginia Wave released some diesel fuel into the water.  The incident is under investigation.