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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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Amurskaya

Amurskaya

The 50 meter long, 611 dwt freighter Amurskaya was reported missing in the Okhotsk Sea near the Shantar Islands.  Authorities reported that the Amurskaya’s EPIRB distress signal was received.   Initial attempts to contact the vessel failed and it is possible the vessel foundered in the bad weather and heavy seas.   The authorities have started a search and rescue for the Amurskaya and 11 crew members.   Reports state the 84 meter long, 1660 dwt tanker Novik assisted with the search effort.  The tanker arrived on the scene where the signal was sent, but found no signs of the crew or vessel.   Authorities state it is possible the signal was due to an emergency buoy falling overboard and the Amurskaya could be still afloat.

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Fido Reported Lost – 114 Years Ago

Fido Reported Lost – 114 Years Ago

Wreckage was reported on June 15, 1898, from the barquentine Fido.   The 525 gt sailing vessel Fido had left Newcastle bound for Auckland, New Zealand on May 5, 1898 with 710 tons of coal and coke.   Shortly after departing, the Fido with  Captain Morrison and the 11 crew on board were struck by a strong gale.   The fate of the Fido was unknown for over a month.   Some assumed the vessel may had been demasted or had run aground on a desolate beach.  It was not too uncommon to have a sailing vessel be reported safe even several weeks later.   However, all hope was lost when bits of wood were discovered with the name “Fido” on it.  News reports of the time determined that the Fido was overwhelmed in the gale and foundered with all hands.  Later reports place the Fido somewhere off Newcastle, Red Head, Nine Mile Beach.  The Fido was built in 1876 at Arendal, Norway.

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