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Duck Boat Fire

Duck Boat Fire

A duck boat suffered a fire in its engine room at McCovey Cove, California.  The vessel sent out a distress call and the Coast Guard dispatched a rescue boat and the San Francisco Fire Department dispatched a fire boat to the scene.   The Coast Guard rescued the 28 people on board and tranported them to shore.   The Fire Boat extinguished the fire.    No reports of injuries.   The cause of the fire is under investigation.  A report states the fire started after the engine overheated.

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Aston Trader II Aground

Aston Trader II Aground

The 190 meter long, 55496 dwt freighter Aston Trader II went aground on the San Joaquin River.   The Aston Trader II was proceeding to Stockton when it temporarily lost control and went aground.   The Coast Guard responded to the scene and an inspection showed no significant damage and no pollution being released.  Two tugs were able to free the Aston Trader II and the vessels proceeded to Stockton.   The freighter had no cargo at the time of the incident.  An investigation is being conducted.

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Osprey Sunk

Osprey Sunk

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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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