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Arthur J and Madison

Arthur J and Madison

photo: USCG

The 110 foot long dredging barge Arthur J. sank on Lake Huron near the entrance to the St. Clair River at Lakeport State Beach , Michigan.  The Arthur J. was being pushed by the 38 foot long tug Madison when it encountered a storm with 15 to 20 knot winds and heavy rain.   The Madison capsized in the storm while the Arthur J. sank.  No reports of injuries and the crew were all rescued.  An oil spill was spotted around both vessels.  Reports state that some 300 gallons on the tug and 1,500 gallons on the barge.  The Coast Guard deployed some 1400 feet of boom to contain the spill, but some oil has washed ashore.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Ferry Huron

Ferry Huron

Ferry Huron
Photo: Rich Lynd

The 90 foot long ferry Huron became stuck in ice off the harbor at Mackinaw Island, Michigan.  The ferry had departed St. Ignace with 68 passengers on a regular run when it became stuck in a field of brush ice.   The ferry contacted the Coast Guard for help.  They dispatched the cutter Biscayne Bay who freed the ferry and escorted it back to St. Ignace.  Reports state the ferry are not designed to operate in ice and can easily become stuck.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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