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Robert C

Robert C

On June 17, the 33 foot long wooden fishing vessel Robert C sank on Dogfish Bar off Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The Robert C had collided with the 40 foot fishing vessel Pedlar a few miles off the coast. The wooden vessel quickly sank in 50 feet of water. The one person on board was rescued by another nearby vessel. No reports of injuries, but some pollution was spotted over the wreck. Reports state the Robert C will not be salvaged. Divers were sent the following day to plug the vessel’s vents to prevent any further fuel from leaking out. The United States Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Miss Shauna

Miss Shauna

The 51 foot long fishing vessel Miss Shauna suffered water ingress while off Nantucket, Massachusetts.  The vessel had sprung a leak in the vessel’s engine room and the vessel’s pumps was able to keep up with the flooding.  However, the flooding began to increase and the crew requested assistance.  The Coast Guard dispatched the cutter Sanibel and a Jayhawk helicopter to the scene. The helicopter lowered a pump to the Miss Shauna. The cutter Sanibel arrived a short time later and escorted the Miss Shauna back to New Bedford. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Northern Pride Update

Northern Pride Update

Northern Pride
Photo: kdlg.org

On April 21, the 82 foot long fishing vessel Northern Pride caught fire off Kodiak Island, Alaska. The vessel was proceeding to Seward when it caught fire off Marmot Island.  The three crew were unable to contain the fire and abandoned ship. The Northern Pride later capsized and was believed sunk. On May 7, the overturn hull of the Norther Pride washed ashore along the coastline of Katmai National Park in the Shelikof Strait. The Coast Guard spotted the overturn hull and reported an oil sheen around the wreck. A salvage company was hired to recovered and remove the hull.

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