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Patrol Boat Aground

Patrol Boat Aground

Patrol Vessel 414
Photo: Thomas Contracting / thomasdiving.com

On February 11, the 41 foot long United States Navy patrol vessel 414 ran aground on the southern jetty at the entrance to St. Johns River near Jacksonville, Florida. The patrol vessel was returning from patrol and proceeding to the Mayport Naval Station when it ran onto the jetty.  The five crew on board the 414 were uninjured and rescuers were able to bring the crew ashore safely.  The patrol vessel sustained hull damage and water ingress.  Reports state salvage efforts were underway.

Endeavour

Endeavour

Endeavour
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The 59 foot long supply vessel Endeavour ran aground in St. Lucie Inlet off Sewall’s Point, Florida. The supply vessel was being used to bring aid to Haiti when it ran aground.  The Endeavour later partially sank on the following high tide and released some of its 2000 gallons of diesel fuel on board.  A light sheen was visible around the vessel. Authorities have contracted a salvage firm to raise the vessel and handle pollution cleanup. No reports of injuries to the five persons on board.

Joyce Lynn II

Joyce Lynn II

Joyce Lynn II
Photo: wsvn.com

On March 13, the 63 foot long fishing vessel Joyce Lynn II ran aground on sandy beach of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The crab boat had struck rocks along the  off Port Everglades sustaining hull damage and water ingress.  The Joyce Lynn II requested assistance with a Coast Guard boat responding.  The four crew jumped off the crab boat onto the rescue boat.  One man sustained minor injuries.  The Joyce Lynn II later washed ashore.  Initial attempts to refloat the vessel failed.  A salvage company plans to remove the vessel off the beach. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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