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Sea Lion

Sea Lion

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The 38 foot long tugboat Sea Lion sank off Atlantic Beach, Long Island, New York.  The Sea Lion became swamped when it encountered six foot waves over its bow.  The Sea Lion was able to send out a mayday call, but the four crew on board were forced to quickly abandon ship and jump into the sea.  The Coast Guard along with other nearby vessels came to the crew’s aid.  Two crew were pulled from the water by the Coast Guard while the other two were rescued by a nearby vessel.  One crewman from the Sea Lion suffered serious injuries.   No reports of pollution released.  The Sea Lion was crossing New York Harbour at the time of the sinking.

 

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The Pushy Sank

The Pushy Sank

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Photo: USCG

The 26 foot long tugboat Pushy sank off Long Island, New York.  The tug was towing a 125 foot long barge when it was struck by a 10 foot swell.  The tug sank parting the towline and sending the barge adrift.  The three crew on board the Pushy were rescued by the nearby tug Susan Miller.  The barge  washed up on a sandy beach at Atlantic Beach, Long Island.  The single crewman on the barge was lifted to safety by a NYPD helicopter.  The barge had equipment and materials bound for a nearby shipyard.

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Orsula

Orsula

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The 656 foot long bulk freighter Orsula went aground on Lake Ontario off Tibbetts Point, New York.  The bulker was en route to Montreal from Duluth with 21,000 tons of wheat when it was awaiting to enter the St. Lawrence River.  The river had more than 20 vessels queued due to an early freeze.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Local divers were requested and surveyed the vessel for any hull damage.  Tug and barges from Kingston have been dispatched to help lighter the Orsula.  Reports state the bulker has until December 30 before the St. Lawrence Seaway closes for the navigation season.

 

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