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Katmai

Katmai

Katmai 1
Photo: USCG

The new fishing vessel Katmai departed Mobile, Alabama on Febuary 18, 1972.  The Katmai was brand new from the Bender Ship Building yard and was heading for a long trip to its new home port at Anchorage, Alaska.  On board was Captain Joos and a deckhand along with the Captain’s wife and eight-year old child.   After it left port, the vessel was never sighted again.   When it failed to arrive at the Panama Canal, it was presumed the vessel had sunk somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico.

Forty years later, the research vessel Falkor discovered an unknown sonar contact. The vessel sent down its ROV to investigate and found the sunken Katmai in 8,920 feet of water some 200 miles off the shore of Alabama.  A short investigation failed to provide any clues to why the vessel sank with all hands.

 

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Yow Hsu Man

Yow Hsu Man

Yow Hsu Man

The 54 foot long fishing vessel Yow Hsu Man was reported missing near Guam. The Yow Hsu Man was en route towards Guam after its captain had suffered medical complications.  Weather reports state the vessel was battling a severe gale with 18 foot seas and 20 knot winds.  Authorities had monitored the Yow Hsu Man for two days before communication was lost.   A Coast Guard cutter along with a nearby tanker have diverted towards the last known position of the fishing vessel.   A Navy helicopter was also dispatched to aid in the search efforts.

Foxy Lady II

Foxy Lady II

Foxy Lady II
Photo: USCG

The 45 foot long fishing vessel Foxy Lady II was reported missing off the coast of Massachusetts.   The fishing vessel was scheduled to be out for a day trip and was  last reported off Provincetown.   The following day the Foxy Lady II was reported overdue to the Coast Guard.    The Coast Guard began a search and rescue operation with helicopter and rescue craft.   The search was suspended as bad weather moved into the area.    The Foxy Lady II was reported to have two crewmen on board.

 

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