Michigan - Shipwreck Log

Herbert C. Jackson

May 12, 2013 Paul Hancock

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.

Fox 2 News Headlines

Drawbridge Over Rouge River In Detroit Damaged By Freighter (detroit.cbslocal.com)
Operator drunk when bridge hit ship (wxyz.com)
Coast Guard: Drawbridge hits Great Lakes freighter (hollandsentinel.com)

James R Barker

March 26, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 305 meter long self-unloader bulk freighter James R Barker became stuck in ice in the St. Marys River near Neebish Island, Michigan. The vessel was heading south from Sault Ste. Marie when it became stuck in ice. The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw arrived on scene and was able to break up ice along the freighter’s starboard side. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Victory / James L Kuber

January 5, 2013 Paul Hancock

The integrated tug Victory / barge James L. Kuber became disabled in bad weather on Lake Superior off Stannard Rock near Marquette, Michigan. The integrated vessels had suffered a mechanical failure allowing the 673 foot long barge to break free. With 20 knot winds and 12 foot waves, the tug was having difficulty reconnecting the vessels again. The Victory requested assistance with the United States Coast Guard responding. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene. A cutter was also dispatched, but turned around before reaching the vessels. The bulk freighter Saginaw along with the tug Anlian Lady were nearby and were asked to assist. The Saginaw arrived on scene and provided a lee to allow the Victory crew to reconnect to the James L. Kuber. The Saginaw then escorted the Victory towards Sault Ste Marie. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Victory had some 8,500 gallons of diesel fuel on board while the James L. Kuber was loaded with 21,000 tons of iron ore.

Coast Guard coordinates, oversees the collection of runaway barge on Lake Superior (uscgnews.com)

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