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Shawn and Gary saved by Patty and Andy

Shawn and Gary saved by Patty and Andy

 

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The fishing vessel Shawn and Gary found itself in dire condition off Liverpool, Nova Scotia.  The Shawn and Gary had just started fishing a few hours after lobster season started when it suffered a leak and began to sink.  The two crew on board sent out a distress call before having to abandon ship into the vessel’s life raft.  The two men were quickly rescued by the nearby fishing boat Patty and Andy.  No reports of injuries.  The Canadian Coast Guard vessel G. Peddle arrived on scene a short time later.  The Shawn and Gary was last reported as submerged with just a small portion of the bow above water.  The cause of the sinking was not reported.

 

 

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Princess of Acadia

Princess of Acadia

The 146 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry went aground near the pier in Digby, Nova Scotia. As the ferry approached the terminal, the vessel lost power and drifted aground just 200 meters from the dock.  No reports of injuries to the 59 passengers and crew.  The Princess of Acadia was able regain power and later assisted by a tug to the pier.  Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.

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Chief Charles Paul

Chief Charles Paul

Photo: digbycourier.ca
Photo: digbycourier.ca

The fishing vessel Chief Charles Paul went ashore near Digby Cut, Nova Scotia, Canada.  The vessel had gone aground on a rocky beach and was left high and dry when the tide went out.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Canadian Coast Guard cutter Westport arrived on scene.  A few hours later during the next high tide, another fishing vessel was able to pull the Chief Charles Paul off the beach.    The Chief Charles Paul was able to proceed under its own power to Digby Harbour.

 

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