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Promise Land

Promise Land

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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.

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Plan B

Plan B

Photos: USCG

 

The 81 foot long fishing vessel Plan B became disabled while off Kennebunkport, Maine.   The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and the vessel’s pumps were unable to keep up.   The two men on board contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter and rescue boat to the scene.   The Coast Guard also sent out a broadcast asking any boats in the area to assist.   The fishing vessel Cameran Lee responded and was first to reach the Plan B.   The crew were safely transferred over to the Cameran Lee.   The crew was reported to have arranged for salvage as the Plan B was still afloat.

UPDATE:

The Plan B sank three hours after the crew was rescued.  The vessel rests in 286 feet of water.   The Coast Guard reported large debris in the water along with a 200 foot wide slick of diesel fuel.

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Schooner Aground

Schooner Aground

The 88 foot long two-masted schooner Wendameen went aground off Great Diamond Island in Casco Bay, Maine.  The vessel was passing by the north side of the island during low tide when it grounded.   The 49 passengers on board were transferred to the Portland fire boat and the Coast Guard rescue boat.   Reports state the vessel will be refloated on the next high tide.   No reports of injury or pollution being released.  The Wendameen had went aground previously on June 4 when it struck a charted wreck.   The incident is under investigation.

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