Massachusetts - Shipwreck Log

Bill B II

October 10, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 44 foot long fishing vessel Bill B II went aground off Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The lobster boat had suffered water ingress and the crew intentionally ran the Bill B II aground. The Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a helicopter along a 57-foot lifeboat. The helicopter was able to hoist all the crew off the fishing vessel. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released. Reports state a salvage plan is being coordinated.

UPDATE: Coast Guard rescues 2 fisherman near Martha’s Vineyard (video available)‏ (uscgnews.com)
Coast Guard crews rescue 2 fishermen from a grounded vessel near Martha’s Vineyard (uscgnews.com)

Justice

March 21, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 93 foot long, 134 dwt tug Justice went aground in Buzzards Bay, Cape Code, Massachusetts. The tug sustained damage to its starboard drive and lost its propeller. No reports of injuries. Some 600 gallons of gear oil leaked into the water leaving a visible oil sheen. The tug owners dispatched an environmental cleanup crew to the scene. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Megan-Marie

February 20, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 80 foot long fishing vessel Megan-Marie became disabled in 10 foot seas while off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The vessel had suffered water ingress when a small leak in the hull under the main engine. The Megan-Marie’s pump were unable to control the flooding and the vessel began to sink. The five crew sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard dispatched an aircraft to the scene which was able to drop additional pumps to the Megan-Marie. The crew installed the pumps and began to de-water the vessel. The crew was able to patch the hull and proceeded back to port at New Bedford, Massachusetts. escorted by two Coast Guard cutters. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Coast Guard crews save 5 fishermen 100 miles off Nantucket (video available) (uscgnews.com)
Fishing boat taking on water off Nantucket (wcvb.com)
Coast Guard rescues five fishermen (wpri.com)

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