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LST-325

LST-325

The LST-325 went aground on the Cumberland River near the Lake Barkely Lock, Kentucky. The former World War II tank landing craft was headed to its home port of Evensville, Indiana from Nashville, Tennesee with 42 crew on board when it travelled outside the navigation channel going aground.  No reports of injuries or damage reported.   The Coast Guard arrived on scene and will evaluate the refloating of the vessel.   The LST-325 was deployed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France.

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Landing Craft Beached

Landing Craft Beached

photo: USCG

The 174 foot long United States Army Reserve landing craft Monterey was beached on Puffin Island near Kodiak, Alaska.  The landing craft had struck an object tearing the hull and fuel tanks open.  The crew quickly ran the vessel up onto the beach to avoid sinking.   The two crew were safely rescued by the Coast Guard and were treated for minor injuries.  Two booms were placed around the vessel to contain the pollution released into the water.  Nearly 15,300 gallons of fuel was released into the water.   An additional oil boom was placed near the mouth of the Buskin River as a precautionary measure.  Reports state a skimmer vessel is to arrive on scene to remove the released fuel.  The landing craft will remain on the beach until the remaining fuel can be removed.  The Monterey was carrying heavy construction equipment to Bethel from California.

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World War II Craft Sinks

World War II Craft Sinks

The 73-foot vessel Justin sank off Alki Point, Seattle, Washington.  The Justin, original built as a United States Navy landing craft, was being used as a work boat when it sank.   No one was on board at the time and no reported injuries.  The Coast Guard responded deploying booms to contain an oil slick formed around the vessel.  The Justin had 300 gallons of diesel fuel and 50 gallons of oil on board when it sank.  Authorities were conducting shoreline clean-up using absorbent pads for impacted areas.   The Justin was raised a few days later.  The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

More photos at ecy.wa.gov

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