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Austin C. Settoon

Austin C. Settoon

Austin C. Settoon
Photo: wvah.com

The 30 meter long towboat Austin C. Settoon allided with Racine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River near Meigs County, Ohio. The Austin C. Settoon was proceeding with three barges loaded with heating oil when one barge broke free at the lock chamber.  The towboat and the remaining two barges were pulled by the current and pushed up against the dam.

No reports of injuries and no reports of damage to the vessel or dam.  All three barges remain intact and no pollution was released. The Austin C. Settoon and barges will be pull free when the river level recedes the following day.

 

Robert T Knuehl

Robert T Knuehl

Robert T Knuehl
Photo: wtrf.com

On May 13, the 53 foot long, 85 gt towboat Robert T. Knuehl caught fire on the Ohio River off Bellaire, Ohio. The Robert T. Knuehl was pushing several barges when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew was able to contain the blaze, but several crew on board suffered smoke inhalation. Two crew were later taken to a local hospital. No reports of pollution released.

David Dunnigan

David Dunnigan

The towboat David Dunnigan capsized and sank on the Ohio River near Golconda, Illinois. The David Dunnigan was working near mile marker 897.5 on the flooded river when it flipped over and sank. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard reports the vessel was swept downstream and its exact location was unknown. The David Dunnigan had some 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.