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Two Aground on the Mississippi

Two Aground on the Mississippi

The towboat Bootsie B was pushing a tow of 28 barges, 13 empty and 15 loaded with cargo, when it ran aground near Greenville.   All the barges and towboat were later refloated.  There were no injuires, damage or pollution released.

The 145 foot long towboat David L. Fields was pushing a barge southbound when the barge ran aground near Brownsville, Minnesota.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Officials started emergency dredging operations as sediment has built up in the area where the barge grounded.   As the Mississippi’s water level has dropped to historic lows due to the severe drought, barges have been restricted to drafts less than the normal nine feet.    Officials closed traffic on the Mississippi River at the two locations due to the groundings.

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Katherine G.

Katherine G.

Katherine G
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The 18 meter long towboat Katherine G capsized at Liberty Island, New York.  The towboat was preparing to hoist an item off the island with its crane  when it tipped and capsized to port.  The three people on board were able to escape.  Two were pulled from the water and taken to hospital for minor injuries.

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Altro Donna

Altro Donna

The towboat Altro Donna sank on the Mississippi River at Marrero, Louisiana.   The Altro Donna was proceeding with eight empty containers when it struck a piling while attempting to dock at Marrero.  The three crew on board were able to escape as the vessel filled with water and sank.  No reports of injuries.   The Altro Donna had 11,500 gallons of diesel fuel when it sank.   Authorities have stated there was a sheen over the sunken towboat.  The  Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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