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SPS Virginia

SPS Virginia

SPS Virginia
Photo: newburyportnews.com

On September 19, the 11 meter long, 25 gt tugboat SPS Virginia mysteriously sank on the Merrimack River off Deer Island near Amesbury, Massachusetts. The SPS Virginia had been moored unmanned off Deer Island when it was reported missing the following day. A search for the tug found it resting on its side in 20 to 30 feet of water. Salvagers were called in and were able to refloat the SPS Virginia a few days later. The SPS Virginia was brought to the surface, pumped out and towed to a basin.  Reports state there was no visible damage to the vessel and all hatches were still secured. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Cetacea Aground

Cetacea Aground

Cetacea 2

The ferry Cetacea ran aground in Lynn Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts.  The ferry was entering the harbor with 13 passengers and 4 crew when the vessel became stuck just off the pier.  The Coast Guard launched a rescue vessel to the scene to monitor the situation.  The Cetacea was to be refloated on the following high tide a few hours later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Cetacea had become disabled the prior month with 163 passengers and crew who stayed on the boat overnight until divers were able to clear a line.

 

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Whale boat disabled off Massachusetts

Whale boat disabled off Massachusetts

Photo: nationalpost.com

Photo: nationalpost.com

The 83 foot long passenger ship Cetacea became disabled while off Nahant, Massachusetts.  The whale watching ship was on a 3 hour trip with 157 passengers and 6 crew  when it’s propeller got caught on a mooring cable.  The vessel requested assistance with the Coast Gurad dispatching the cutters Tybee and Escanaba to the scene.  Divers were brought to the scene, but were unable to detach the cable.  Unable to free the vessel from the line, the Coast Guard attempted to transfer the passengers off the Cetacea.  Those attempts failed due to rough seas.  Passengers remained on board overnight until the following morning when divers were able to cut the passenger ship free.  Later investigation found the mooring line was from a lobster trap. No reports of damage or pollution released.  Reports state many passengers suffered seasickness with several requiring medical attention.