The 40 meter long schooner Flying Dutchman became disabled while sailing in the IJsselmeer. The schooner’s engine had failed and the vessel requested assistance from the KNRM. The KNRM lifeboat was able to reach the scene and kept the schooner from going aground while waiting for a tug. The tug took the Flying Dutchman under tow and proceeded to Urk, Netherlands. The vessel was inspected and no reports of damage. No injuries or pollution being released.
The 88 foot long two-masted schooner Wendameen went aground off Great Diamond Island in Casco Bay, Maine. The vessel was passing by the north side of the island during low tide when it grounded. The 49 passengers on board were transferred to the Portland fire boat and the Coast Guard rescue boat. Reports state the vessel will be refloated on the next high tide. No reports of injury or pollution being released. The Wendameen had went aground previously on June 4 when it struck a charted wreck. The incident is under investigation.
The 88 foot long, two-masted schooner Wendameen went aground near Fort Gorges at the entrance to the harbor of Portland, Maine. The vessel with 23 passengers and 4 crew were safely transferred and were taken to the Maine State Pier. The Wendameen refloated with the next high tide and proceeded to the Maine State Pier. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
