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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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Carolina Girl 3

Carolina Girl 3

The 73 foot long fishing vessel Carolina Girl 3 went aground near the entrance to the St. Johns River at Jacksonville, Florida.  The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and was risk of sinking when the crew intentionally ran the vessel ashore.  The Coast Guard was contacted and dispatched a 45-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.  The lifeboat crew provided pumps which were able to de-water the vessel.  No reports of injuries.

 

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USS Harry L Martin

USS Harry L Martin

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The 165 meter long, 23587 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel USS Harry L. Martin allided with the Mathews Bridge on the St. Johns River at Jacksonville, Florida.  A tug was towing the Martin at the time when the Martin’s stern ramp struck the central span.   No reports of injuries.   The bridge suffered significant damage and all road traffic has been suspended.  State authorities plan to send out inspectors to look at the damage and make a determination of the structure.

Photo: wokv.com
Photo: wokv.com

Authorities have placed a safety zone around the bridge and no river traffic is being permitted.  A river pilot was on board at the time of the incident.  The Martin was being towed to a ship yard in Jacksonville.

Photo: jacksonville.com
Photo: jacksonville.com

 

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