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Paul R. Tregurtha

September 20, 2014 | Grounding
Paul R. Tregurtha
Photo: gCaptain

The 1013 foot long bulk self-unloader Paul R. Tregurtha ran aground on Lake Superior in Duluth harbor, Minnesota.  The Paul R. Tregurtha was departing Duluth with a cargo of coal when it made a navigational error.  The vessel ran aground a few meters off the shoreline.  Two tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Paul R. Tregurtha later the same day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Clipper City Aground

September 20, 2014 | Grounding
Clipper City
Photo: manhattanbysail.com

The 158 foot long schooner Clipper City ran aground in New York Harbor near Liberty Island. The Clipper City had departed from lower Manhattan with 121 passengers on a day cruise when the top-sailed schooner ran onto a shoal near the island.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The passengers were transferred off the vessel safely.  The Clipper City was taken under tow by a tug and returned to port on the following high tide. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Lizanne

September 18, 2014 | Fire

 

Lizanne
Photo: local10.com

The 86 meter long cargo vessel Lizanne caught fire on the Miami River berthed in Miami, Florida.  The fire started in the fore section of the vessel with smoke billowing out.  Local firefighters were called and began to search the vessel for the source of the smoke. Firefighters took two hours and nearly 50 men to extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the blaze was extremely intense with the heat causing boots to melt and water in the hoses to boil.
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