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Elizabeth Ann

Elizabeth Ann

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The 50 foot fishing vessel Elizabeth Ann suffered a fire in it’s engine room while off Gloucester, Massachusetts.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel was on fire, but soon were forced from the wheelhouse due to the thick black smoke.    This cutoff the two man crew from the fire extinguishers and communication gear.   Two nearby vessels heard the distress call responded to the scene.  Using the fire extinguishers from these vessels, the crew of the Elizabeth Ann were able to contain the fire until the Coast Guard 47 foot lifeboat reached the scene.  The fire was later extinguished and the Elizabeth Ann was taken under tow back to Gloucester.   No reports of injuries.

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Little Hunter

Little Hunter

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The 35 foot fishing vessel Little Hunter sank just outside Gloucester harbor, Massachusetts.   The master on the Little Hunter had contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel was taking on water and needed assistance.   The Coast Guard launched the 25-foot response boat to the scene.  In addition, the vessel Andrew and John reached the scene to assist.  The rescue crew attempted to setup a pump to dewater the fishing vessel, but it was too late.  The Little Hunter sank just outside the harbor.   The Coast Guard is monitoring the area as pollution was released when the fishing vessel sank.   Reports state the vessel had 40 gallons of diesel fuel on board.   No one was injured.   An investigation into the sinking will be conducted.   The owner of the Little Hunter will arrange to raise and salvage the vessel.

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