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Sea Pup

Sea Pup

Sea Pup
Photo: uscg

The 35 foot long fishing vessel Sea Pup ran aground on a jetty off Newport, Oregon. The fishing vessel was coming into the port when it struck the jetty. The master of the vessel  was able to abandon ship and climb up onto the jetty to safety.  The Coast Guard responded with a helicopter and motor lifeboat.  No reports of injuries. Reports state some 80 gallons of diesel fuel was released into the water before the vessel broke up on the jetty.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Royal Winner Princess II

Royal Winner Princess II

Royal Winner Princess II
Photo: Islandgazette.net

The 120 foot long passenger ship Royal Winner Princess II allided with a boat ramp pier near Snow’s Cut, North Carolina. The vessel had suffered a malfunction when a steering pump failed and the vessel drifted into the pier.  The vessel was able to restore the pump and return to its berth. Reports state 6 of the 159 passengers on board suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.


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.