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Tiger Shark

Tiger Shark

Tiger Shark
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The 50 foot long fishing vessel Tiger Shark sank near Thunder Hole, Maine. The fishing boat had sprung a leak when a hull plank let go while in Acadia National Park. The captain, who was the only person on board, sent out a distress call and was rescued by another vessel. The Tiger Shark would drift onto the rocks near Thunder Hole.  No reports of injuries. The Tiger Shark sustained significant damage the following night.  Authorities had a salvage company remove the fuel and batteries from the fishing vessel to minimize the pollution released. The Coast Guard has started an investigation into the incident.

Benjamin Bailey

Benjamin Bailey

The 15 meter long tugboat Benjamin Bailey sank on the Piscataqua River near Kittery, Maine.  The tug was working on a new bridge when it capsized and sank.   The two crew members on board were able to scramble to safety.   A heavy lift barge will refloat the tug in a few days.  The cause of the sinking is under investigation.

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Tails of the Sea

Tails of the Sea

Photo: Bangordailynews.com

The 110 foot long passenger ship Tails of the Sea went aground in Frechman Bay near Hancock Point, Maine.  The vessel had been moored near Bar Island when high winds caused the Tails of the Sea to break its mooring line.   The winds swept the vessel onto the shoreline during hide tide.  There were no injuries as no one was on board at the time of the incident.  The Coast Guard responded sending personsel to the scene.  Booms were on site to contain any pollution, but the passenger ship suffered no significant damage.  The Tails of the Sea was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded under its own power to Southwest Harbour where it would be inspected and repaired.  The Tails of the Sea had been operating whale watching tours in the area.

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