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Angela Michelle

Angela Michelle

Photo: uscg
Photo: uscg

On April 18, the 61 foot long fishing vessel Angela Michelle became disabled some 115 miles off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Angela Michelle had gone adrift after its propeller and rudder fouled by an anchor line. The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard cutter Legare responding.  The Legare arrived on scene and towed the Angela Michelle back towards Gloucester. A motor lifeboat took over the tow and the Angela Michelle arrived safely in port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Liana’s Ransom

Liana’s Ransom

Liana's Ransom
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The 85 foot long steel schooner Liana’s Ransom became disabled off Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Liana’s Ransom had departed from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia after being laid up for winter and proceeded south on a shakedown cruise. The schooner encountered strong winds and 10 foot seas.  The vessel suffered engine failure and lost power after its generator broke down. The vessels sails tore in the strong wind and one of its masts collapsed. The tall ship sent out a distress call with two Coast Guard vessels responding. The 9 crew from Liana’s Ransom had to jump from the schooner onto the Coast Guard response boat. One crewman from the schooner was injured in the process.  The schooner was taken under tow to Gloucester where it will undergo repairs.

Sea Bear

Sea Bear

Sea Bear
Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 21 meter long tugboat Sea Bear sank off Fire Island, Long Island New York.  The Sea Bear was returning to New Haven, Conn. from Shinnecock Inlet when the tug began to take on water.  The crew was just able to make a distress call to the Coast Guard before the vessel sank.  The four men on board were forced to abandon ship into the water.  Three men were in survival suits and were later rescued. The master of the vessel perished in the cold water as he was not wearing a suit. The 3 survivors were treated for hypothermia.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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