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John 1

John 1

Photo: cbc.ca
Photo: cbc.ca

The 180 meter long, 42263 dwt bulk carrier John 1 went aground off Rose Blanche, Newfoundland, Canada.  The John 1 was en route from Spain to Montreal in ballast when it suffered power outage.  The vessel requested a tug, but ice conditions delayed it.  The Canadian Coast Guard vessel Earl Grey also responded and reached the John 1.  The Earl Grey tried several times to connect a towline, but these attempts were unsuccessful.  The John 1 continue to drift until it grounded just 600 feet off shore.   Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene which airlifted all 23 crew on board the bulk carrier.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Photo: cbc.ca
Photo: cbc.ca
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Shawn and Gary saved by Patty and Andy

Shawn and Gary saved by Patty and Andy

 

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The fishing vessel Shawn and Gary found itself in dire condition off Liverpool, Nova Scotia.  The Shawn and Gary had just started fishing a few hours after lobster season started when it suffered a leak and began to sink.  The two crew on board sent out a distress call before having to abandon ship into the vessel’s life raft.  The two men were quickly rescued by the nearby fishing boat Patty and Andy.  No reports of injuries.  The Canadian Coast Guard vessel G. Peddle arrived on scene a short time later.  The Shawn and Gary was last reported as submerged with just a small portion of the bow above water.  The cause of the sinking was not reported.

 

 

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Jesse G

Jesse G

The 42 foot fishing vessel Jesse G capsized off Cape Beale, Vancouver Island, Canada.   The vessel got caught in moderate winds and an opposing tide causing it to capsize.  The crew were able to make a distress call before the six persons on board were tossed into the water.   The men clung onto the overturn hull awaiting rescue.  The Canadian Coast Guard responded within the hour dispatching a rescue boat to the scene.   All six men were pulled out of the water safely.  One crew reported slight injuries.   Authorities later placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released.

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