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Joyce Lynn II

Joyce Lynn II

Joyce Lynn II
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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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$500,000 in Damages

$500,000 in Damages

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A section of a floating pier 2 at Port Canaveral, Florida was completed destroyed by a passing barge.  The pier used by large tankers bringing gas and oil into the port was struck by the barge.  The pier’s pilings above the waterline were complete destroyed.  No reports of injuries, but the damage to the pier is reported to be in excess of $500,000 (USD) and may require up to three months to be rebuilt.  Pier 3 was reported as damaged as well by officals.

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USS Hue City

USS Hue City

Photo: US Navy
Photo: US Navy

The 9600 ton United States Navy guided-missile cruiser SS Hue City caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean.  The cruiser was en route to the Mediterranean Sea  from Mayport, Florida when a fire broke out.  The crew was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire caused extensive damage to the vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The SS Hue City proceeded back to Mayport for repairs.

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