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Clipper City Aground

Clipper City Aground

Clipper City
Photo: manhattanbysail.com

The 158 foot long schooner Clipper City ran aground in New York Harbor near Liberty Island. The Clipper City had departed from lower Manhattan with 121 passengers on a day cruise when the top-sailed schooner ran onto a shoal near the island.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The passengers were transferred off the vessel safely.  The Clipper City was taken under tow by a tug and returned to port on the following high tide. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Katherine G.

Katherine G.

Katherine G
Photo: CBS

The 18 meter long towboat Katherine G capsized at Liberty Island, New York.  The towboat was preparing to hoist an item off the island with its crane  when it tipped and capsized to port.  The three people on board were able to escape.  Two were pulled from the water and taken to hospital for minor injuries.

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