The fishing vessel Grim Reaper became disabled near Gloucester, Massachusetts. The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress to the high waves and heavy seas. The engine room became flooded causing the engine to fail. The crew contacted the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard dispatched the 40 foot lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat took the Grim Reaper under tow and returned to harbour. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 46 foot long fishing vessel Sherry Ann went ashore at Squibnocket Beach in Chilmark, Massachusetts. None of the three crew on board were injured. The vessel contacted the coast guard who launched a helicopter to the scene to monitor the vessel for any pollution. Reports state the Sherry Ann had some 800 gallons of fuel on board. A commercial salvage company will handle the refloating of the vessel.
The fishing vessel Prudence became disabled some 100 miles from Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Prudence had suffered engine failure and had gone adrift. The four crew on board contacted the Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard Cutter Moray responded to the scene. The Moray took the fishing vessel under tow and proceeded to Portland, Maine. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
