Shipwreck Log - Page 17

Just after midnight on June 14, the 25 foot long National Park Service vessel Peregrine ran aground on Lake Superior at the northern end of the Keweenaw Upper Entrance in Hancock, Michigan. The Peregrine was heading to Houghton, Michigan from Isle Royale with 6 persons on board when it struck the breakwater. The United States Coast Guard was contacted and launched the 45 foot long response boat to the scene. There the Coast Guard transferred two passengers, who were being transported from the island to the mainland for medical treatment, to a nearby boat launch where they were met by medical responders. The Coast Guard returned and safely transferred the remaining park service rangers to shore. No reports of injuries. Reports states the Peregrine was towed to Houghton later that afternoon. No reports of any pollution was released. The cause of the grounding and amount of damage to the Peregrine was not disclosed.

Berlin

June 16, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the evening of June 15, the 174 meter long German Naval Supply Vessel Berlin (MMSI: 211211730) allided with the lock at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The warship departed from the repair pier assisted by 3 tugs when it struck the lock wheelhouse. The wheelhouse sustained significant damage with walls destroyed and debris into the lock chamber. The Berlin sustained a large dent along its starboard hull, but it was able proceeded back to its berth. There were no injuries.

Divers arrived on site and begun removing debris from the lock to allow the gate to function. By the following afternoon, the lock was reopened. Authorities have stated the wheelhouse will be demolished and a temporary structure will be used for the short-term.

Fairplay

June 15, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the morning of June 11, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Fairplay (MMSI: 211234090) ran aground on the Danube River near Regensburg, Germany. The Fairplay was headed to Linz from Nürnberg with a cargo of iron ore when it ran aground during a turning maneuver trying to enter the port at Regensburg. The Fairplay was stuck lying at an angle partially blocking navigation traffic.

Attempts to refloat the Fairplay the following day failed. A pusher tug had arrived on site and was unable to free the barge. After several failed salvage attempts with the pusher over the following days, a dredger was dispatched from Rotterdam to lighter part of the cargo of iron ore. Authorities have stated the water level should rise, but may not be enough to aid in refloating the Fairplay. The water police have stated the stranded barge is secured and there is enough room to allow vessel traffic to resume. No reports of injuries or pollution released.