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Atlantic Erie

Atlantic Erie

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Photo: Dave Johnson/Erie Media eriemedia.ca

The 225 meter long, 38960 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Atlantic Erie ran aground on Lake Erie near Port Colborne,  Ontario.  The vessel was approaching Port Colborne when it veered out of the navigation channel and ran into shallow water.  The vessel’s bow was holed allowing water ingress into the forepeak.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  A tug was dispatched to the scene,  but no reports when refloating operations will begin.  Canadian authorities have dispatched a team to the scene to start investigating the incident.

Sedna Desgagnes

Sedna Desgagnes

The 139 meter long, 12612 dwt freighter Sedna Desgagnes ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Prescott, Ontario. The vessel was en route to Chicago from Sorel, Quebec with a cargo of iron ore when it hard aground.   No reports of injuries to any of the 18 crew members on board.   Authorities report the Senda Desgagnes is hard aground listing slightly to starboard.   Two tugs were dispatched to the scene, but were unable to refloat the freighter.  When the vessel is refloated, it will be taken to Prescott where divers will conduct an inspection.

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Yorktown

Yorktown

The 216 foot long, 959 dwt passenger ship Yorktown went aground on the Detroit River between Wyandotte, Michigan and Fighting Island, Ontario.   The Yorktown departed Detroit with 120 passengers bound for Cleveland, Montreal and Quebec City.  There was no damage and the passengers were allowed to remain on board.   A tugboat was requested to help refloat the vessel.    The Coast Guard dispatched investigators to the scene to conduct a survey of the vessel.   Reports state the area where the Yorktown grounded was known to be quite shallow.

 

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