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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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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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