Shipwreck Log

The 60 foot tour boat Picture Rocks with 61 passengers became disabled while sailing near Empire, Michigan.   A wave struck the tour boat smashing a window and shorting out the electronics.   The vessel contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  With their assistance, the vessel was beached and passengers waded ashore.   Two passengers had to be airlifted to safety after sustaining a shoulder injury.     No reports of pollution.   At the time of the incident, there were waves 2 to 4 feet in height.

Raw Video from Coast Guard on You Tube