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Stephen L. Colby

Stephen L. Colby

Stephen L Colby
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The 47 meter long, 597 gt towboat Stephen L. Colby sank on the Mississippi River near Le Claire, Iowa.  The towboat was proceeding along the river when it struck a submerged object.  The vessel’s hull was damaged and suffered water ingress.  The Stephen L. Colby was able to reach the riverbank where it sank in 14 feet of water.  No reports of injuries to the 9 crew on board.  The towboat released fuel and lubricant oil into the river.  The Coast Guard placed 3,000 feet of absorbent booms around the partially sunken vessel.  Reports state the vessel had some 89,000 gallons of diesel fuel and oil on board at the time.  River traffic was halted for a short time to allow clean up operations.  Officials from the Coast Guard and United States Environmental Protection Agency have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Arctic Hunter Total Wreck

Arctic Hunter Total Wreck

Photo: kucb.org
Photo: kucb.org

The 37 meter long fishing vessel Arctic Hunter became a total loss after being aground since November 1 off Unalaska. The salvage operation to remove the grounded crab boat was halted.  Salvage had been suspended for a week because of a storm.  When the salvage team returned, the hull had sustained more more damage.  The removal of the Arctic Hunter as a wreck will continue.

Reports state the Arctic Hunter had leaked some 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel after it had grounded.  Salvage operations had recovered some 5,000 gallons from 12,000 gallons of fuel on board at the time the fishing vessel went aground. Investigation into the incident is continuing.  No details to if criminal charges will be filed.

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