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Ashlyne

Ashlyne

The 53 foot long fishing vessel Ashlyne became disabled near the entrance of the Columbia River.   The vessel’s cargo of 70,000 pounds of fish had shifted resulting in a heavy list.  At the same time, the sea conditions had swells between eight to 12 feet which increased the risk the Ashlyne would capsized.  The four man crew contacted the Coast Guard for assistance as they attempted to return to port. The Coast guard dispatched a Jayhawk helicopter along with the 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.   The Coast Guard then proceeded to escort the Ashlyne to Ilwaco, Washington.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   The Coast Guard has restricted the fishing vessel to port until it can be examined by inspectors.

Video of rescue efforts from the Coast Guard

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Aground on St. Marys River

Aground on St. Marys River

A 48 foot fishing vessel went aground on the St. Mary’s River off Neebish Island, Michigan.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who  launched rescue vessels to the scene.   The station’s smaller craft was able to safely rescue the two crew off the fishing vessel and bring them back to shore.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The owners of the vessel have arranged for salvage.

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Shamrock

Shamrock

The fishing vessel Shamrock became disabled in 10 foot  waves with 10 to 20 knot winds off Montauk Point, New York.  The master of the Shamrock reported that a plank in a forward compartment of the vessel’s hull was damaged and allowing water ingress.   The vessel’s pumps could not keep up with the flooding and requested assistance from the Coast Guard.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and airplane from Cape Cod along with the cutters Tiger Shark and Ridley to the scene.  The vessels were able to reach the Shamrock and provide additional de-watering pumps.   The cutter Tiger Shark escorted the fishing vessel to Montauk, New York.  No reports of injuries to the four crew on board.

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