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Osprey Sunk

Osprey Sunk

Photo: Coast Guard

The 45 foot fishing vessel Osprey sank off Point Loma, San Diego, California.   The Osprey with eight crewmen on board had contacted the Coast Guard that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vessel was taking on water.   The Coast Guard  dispatched a helicopter to the scene with a pump.    The crew of the Osprey were able to start the pump, but it was not able to keep up with the water ingress.    The helicopter hoisted all eight men off the Osprey.   The fishing vessel sank shortly afterwards.   No reports of injuries.

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Two Sons Saved

Two Sons Saved

The 31 foot fishing vessel Two Sons with 2 crew on board reported they were taking on water near the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco.   The crew sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard stating the vessel’s pumps were unable to keep up with the water ingress.   The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter along with the 47 foot lifeboat and the 87 foot cutter Tern.   The 47-foot lifeboat reached the scene and transferred two dewatering pumps to the Two Sons.  However, the crew were unable to keep the pumps running.   The cutter Tern brought two of their own crewmen on board the Two Sons to assist with the pumps.   With this assistance, the pumps were able to completely de-water the fishing vessel.   The Two Sons was escorted by the Tern to pier 45 in San Francisco Bay.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Fishing Vessel Aground

Fishing Vessel Aground

U.S. Coast Guard Official Seal
Image via Wikipedia

A 45-foot fishing vessel went aground in Bodega Harbor, California right across from the Coast Guard station.   The fishing vessel was heading into the harbor to unload its catch of salmon when it struck a channel marker and continued outside the channel until it struck bottom.   The crash was loud enough that it could be heard from the station.   The Coast Guard quickly launched the 47 foot lifeboat to the grounded vessel.   The lifeboat attempted to pulled the fishing vessel free, but all attempts were unsuccessful.  The two men on board the fishing vessel were transferred and taken back to the station.   The two men suffered only minor scrapes.    With the low tide, the vessel has listed over to one side which allowed some water ingress.   A pollution response team has been sent to the scene, but no pollution has been reported.

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