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Hornet

Hornet

Hornet
Photo: uscg

The 46 foot long fishing vessel Hornet became disabled off the entrance to the Columbia River, Washington.  The Hornet had lost power and was taking on water in 4 meter seas and 25 mph winds.  The crew sent out a mayday with two USCG lifeboats from Cape Disappointment, a Jayhawk helicopter from Astoria and a nearby fishing vessel responding to the scene.  The rescue vessels arrived within half an hour.  The 47 foot lifeboat took the Hornet under tow while assisting the crew with a dewatering pump.  The vessels proceeded to Ilwaco, Washington.  Two crew of the Hornet sustained minor injuries, but did not require medical attention.  No reports of pollution released.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Hornet
Photo: uscg

Corviglia

Corviglia

Photo: tdn.com
Photo: tdn.com

The 225 meter long, 73035 dwt bulk freighter went aground on the Columbia River near Rainier, Oregon.  The Corviglia had completed loading a cargo of soybeans and was waiting for a river pilot when the tide went out leaving the vessel stuck on the river bottom.   When the tide returned, the vessel was able to refloat itself and proceeded to an anchorage where the vessel was inspected for damage.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   Reports state the Corviglia was bound for China.

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Ashlyne

Ashlyne

The 53 foot long fishing vessel Ashlyne became disabled near the entrance of the Columbia River.   The vessel’s cargo of 70,000 pounds of fish had shifted resulting in a heavy list.  At the same time, the sea conditions had swells between eight to 12 feet which increased the risk the Ashlyne would capsized.  The four man crew contacted the Coast Guard for assistance as they attempted to return to port. The Coast guard dispatched a Jayhawk helicopter along with the 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.   The Coast Guard then proceeded to escort the Ashlyne to Ilwaco, Washington.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   The Coast Guard has restricted the fishing vessel to port until it can be examined by inspectors.

Video of rescue efforts from the Coast Guard

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