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Algorail

Algorail

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Photo: mlive.com

The 640 foot long, 23320 dwt bulk freighter Algorail went aground on the Saginaw River near Bay City, Michigan.  The Algorail was proceeding to Zilwaukee with its cargo of salt when it became stuck in the shipping channel.  The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance by a tug.  The tug attempted to free the vessel, but it required the freighter to lighten some its cargo before it floated free.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The cause of the grounding may be due to silting in the river.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Herbert C. Jackson

Herbert C. Jackson

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The 210 meter long, 24930 dwt bulk freighter Herbert C. Jackson allided with a bridge on River Rouge near Dearborn, Michigan.   The vessel struck the 91 year old drawbridge when the bridge was lowered while the vessel was passing underneath.   The Herbert C. Jackson suffered a small amount of hull damage on its starboard bow above the waterline.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The freighter was assisted back into the Detroit River until the span could be lifted.   The Herbert C. Jackson was carrying 23,000 tons of iron ore to a steel plant in Dearborn.  The bridge remains closed to vehicle traffic.

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