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Capt R. M. Chase

Capt R. M. Chase

Capt R. M. Chase
Photo: capecodtimes.com

On May 12, the 47 foot long fishing vessel Capt R. M. Chase ran aground on Town Neck Beach near Sandwich, Massachusetts. The vessel was on autopilot when it ran up onto the beach. No reports of injuries to the two crew on board, damage or pollution released. During low tide an excavator was able to dig the vessel out allowing the Capt R. M. Chase to be refloated by two tugs on the next high tide. The fishing vessel proceeded to New Bedford.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Emily Anne

Emily Anne

Emily Anne
Photo: bostonherald.com

On February 16, the 51 foot long tug Emily Anne sank in Massachusetts Bay off Deer Island, Massachusetts. The tug had suddenly sprung a leak and suffered uncontrolled water ingress.  The crew was able to send out a distress call before the three men abandoned ship and the tug sank. A nearby pilot boat came to their aid and rescued them.  No reports of injuries.  The Emily Anne was reported to be sunk in 40 feet of water. The Coast Guard has dispatched a team to monitor the site.

Megan Marie

Megan Marie

Megan Marie
Photo: uscg

On January 3, the 95 foot long fishing vessel Megan Marie became disabled off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Megan Marie had lost a rudder some 100 nautical miles off Nantucket and sent out a distress call. Another fishing vessel came to her aid and began towing the Megan Marie back to port, but rough seas broke the tow line.  The Coast Guard Cutter Spencer took over the tow and proceeded to Nantucket. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.