The 53 meter long passenger ship Adler Vienta allided with a pier on Usedom Island at Ahlbeck, Germany. The Adler Vienta suffered damage to its hull and railings. Three passengers were slightly injured. The remaining 34 passengers and six crew safely disembarked. The water police has launched an investigation. Reports state the crew were given drug tests and the results were negative. The Adler Vienta was later allowed to proceed on its voyage to Swinoujscie.
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.
Reports state the cause of the grounding was due to brown bears. The master of the vessel attempted to maneuver the Baranof Wind closer to allow passengers to see one or more bears spotted along the shoreline. After viewing the bears, he attempted to steer back into deeper water, but struck a rock instead. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene with a dewatering pump. The vessel was scheduled to be taken back to Sitka where it will be repaired. No comment from the bears.
