Shipwreck Log

The 42 foot fishing vessel Promise Land caught fire near Jonesport, Maine.   The vessel contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel was on fire and the three persons on board were abandoning ship into the life raft.   The Coast Guard dispatched the two lifeboats, a fix wing aircraft and helicopter to the scene.   The 25 foot response boat arrived on scene and rescued the crew.    They were later taken back to Jonesport.   No reports of injuries.  The Promise Land burned to the waters edge.   The Coast Guard is monitoring the remains of the fishing vessel for any possible environmental impact.