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Brooklyn Bridge Allision

Brooklyn Bridge Allision

The 30 meter long, 186 dwt tug Thomas Dann was towing a crane vessel on the East River when the upright crane struck the scaffolding on the underbelly of the span of the Brooklyn Bridge.   The bridge suffered no structural damage, but a 20 by 75 foot section of the scaffold was damage or fell into the river below.   The scaffolding has been in place for several years to allow crews to repaint the bridge.  No reports of injuries.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Hudson River Capsize

Hudson River Capsize

A 31 foot long tugboat capsized on the Hudson River off  New York, New York sending one crewman into the water.   The tugboat was attempting to line up with a work barge when it capsized.  Two crewmen were able to jump onto the work barge while one man was thrown into the water.   The crewman was quickly pulled out of the water from another nearby tugboat.  The vessel drifted down river before sinking off Pier 84.   The man pulled from the water suffered minor injuries.   The cause for the vessel to capsize is still unknown.  Authorities are conducting an investigation.

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