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Bonnie G. Selvick

Bonnie G. Selvick

Bonnie G. Selvick sank capsized calumet
Photo: USCG

The 57 foot long tugboat Bonnie G. Selvick capsized and sank on the Calumet River at Chicago, Illinois.  The tugboat was attempting to make a turn near the 106th street bridge when it rolled over and capsized.  The tug quickly filled and sank in the river. The two crewmen on board were able escape and swim ashore.  No reports of injuries.  The Coast Guard was notified and deployed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released.

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JR 3 Sank

JR 3 Sank

Photo: ktvi
Photo: ktvi

On June 20, 2014, the towboat JR 3 sank on the Mississippi River near Wood River, Illinois.  The vessel quickly sank from an unknown cause.  All three crewman on board were able to abandon ship before the vessel sank.  No reports of injuries.  Local authorities arrived on scene and deployed booms around the vessel.   A short time later fuel and pollution was spotted coming from the sunken JR 3.   Reports state a salvage plan is being worked on to raise the JR 3.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Ohio River Bridge Strike

Ohio River Bridge Strike

Photo: towboatgallery.com

 

The US Route 51 bridge spanning the Ohio River near Cairo, Illinois was struck by barges under the tow of the 33 meter long towboat Robert T.   The Robert T was pushing 12 flat deck barges down stream when it allided with one of the bridge’s piers.   Authorities stopped traffic while inspectors check for any damage on the bridge.   A few hours later the bridge was reopened and traffic was permitted.  The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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