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Fishhawk

Fishhawk

Fishhawk
Photo: uscg

On February 3, the 64 foot long tugboat Fishhawk went aground in the Sinclair Inlet near Port Orchard, Washington. The Fishhawk had been berthed at a nearby marina when 40 knot winds and 3 foot waves broke its mooring lines.  Winds blew the vessel along the shoreline until it grounded on a sandbank.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Fishhawk’s owners have stated the vessel would be refloated on the next high tide.

Atlantis

Atlantis

Atlantis
Photo: kitsapsun.com

On October 10, the 4,000 ton food-processing barge Atlantis ran aground in Sinclair Inlet near Navy Yard City, Washington. The Atlantis had been moored to a buoy when a windstorm cause the the chain to break.  The barge was blown ashore on a nearby beach.  No reports of injuries.  The Atlantis was moored while waiting to be dry docked to be refurbished.