The 100 foot, 58 dwt fishing vessel Oregon went aground in Kelp Bay near Angoon, Alaska. The Oregon is reported as listing to one side, but there has been no water ingress. The vessel has contacted the Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard has dispatched a cutter to the scene. Reports state there are five people on board and no injuries. The Oregon has 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board, but there has been no pollution reported at this time.
The 52 foot wooden fishing vessel Josias went aground at the entrance to Chetco River near Brookings, Oregon. The Coast Guard responded with the 47 foot motor lifeboat, but the lifeboat was unable to get close enough to reach the Josias. The Coast Guard went back to the station and returned with the 25 foot response boat which was able to reach the Josias. All three people on board were rescued and taken back to the station. No injuries reported. A containment boom has been placed around the vessel to prevent pollution being released. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The sternwheeler Willamette Queen was reported aground on the Willamette River south of Salem, Oregon. The vessel was travelling between Independance and Salem when it struck a gravel bar. Eight passengers were safely rescued by the local marine patrol. No reports of injuries.
