Shipwreck Log

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.