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Shamrock

Shamrock

The fishing vessel Shamrock became disabled in 10 foot  waves with 10 to 20 knot winds off Montauk Point, New York.  The master of the Shamrock reported that a plank in a forward compartment of the vessel’s hull was damaged and allowing water ingress.   The vessel’s pumps could not keep up with the flooding and requested assistance from the Coast Guard.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and airplane from Cape Cod along with the cutters Tiger Shark and Ridley to the scene.  The vessels were able to reach the Shamrock and provide additional de-watering pumps.   The cutter Tiger Shark escorted the fishing vessel to Montauk, New York.  No reports of injuries to the four crew on board.

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Governor Herbert H.Lehman

Governor Herbert H.Lehman

Ferry Herbert H. Lehman

The former 300 foot long Staten Island ferry Governor Herbert H. Lehman partially sank on the Hudson River near Newburgh, New York.    The vessel sprung a leak and sank to the bottom of the river.   Authorities placed an oil boom to contain the small amounts of pollution released.  No reports of injuries.   The ferry built in 1965 was decommissioned in 2007 and had changed hands several times with the last owner planning to turn the vessel into a floating restaurant.  It is now slated to be raised and later scrapped.

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New York Lost

New York Lost

The 50 foot fishing vessel New York went ashore near Coos Bay, Oregon.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel had water ingress and required assistance.   The Coast Guard launched the 47 foot lifeboat along with a Dolphin helicopter to the scene.  The Helicopter attempted to hoist the three men on board the New York, but the heavy surf made the fishing vessel to unstable.  The three men on the fishing vessel were able to swim ashore on their own.  The Coast Guard transported the men back to North Bend station where EMS were awaiting.  No reports of injuries, but there is large amounts of debris and some pollution released.   The New York had 300 gallons of diesel fuel and 15 gallons of hydraulic oil on board at the time of the incident.  An oil spill response contractor has been hired to assess and perform clean-up operations.

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