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Frisco

Frisco

Frisco
Photo: ncdot.gov

The 150 foot long, 275 gt ro-ro ferry Frisco went aground in rough seas in Hatteras inlet near Hatteras Island.   The ferry remain aground for several hours before it was able to be refloated.   No reports of injuries to the 35 passengers and six crew on board.   The Coast Guard was  notified of the incident and provided assistance while the Frisco was aground.  Conditions worsen suspending all ferry service in the area later the same day.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

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Ferry Aground

Ferry Aground

Photo: NCDOT Ferry Division

The ferry W. Stanford White went aground on a shoal in the Hatteras Inlet.  The ferry with 40 passengers and six crew were heading for Ocracoke when the current pulled the vessel on to the shoal.  The master of the ferry attempted to pull off the shoal, but the ebb tide kept pushing the vessel back.  The master waited a few hours when the tide changed and the vessel was able to free itself and proceed back to Hatteras.   No reports of injuries or damage.   The Coast Guard was notified of the incident and the ferry was inspected.   Reports state the area has experience shoaling since Hurricane Irene.

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