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Legacy Lost

Legacy Lost

The 62 foot fishing vessel TW Legacy went aground off Decatur Island, San Juans Islands, Washington.   The master of the TW Legacy had fallen asleep at the wheel when the vessel struck the rocks off the island.   The fishing vessel contacted the Coast Guard for assistance.   The Coast Guard dispatched a cutter who was able to safely rescue all six crewmen on board.   The TW Legacy later slid off the rocks and sank in 85 feet of water.   Reports state there is a visible oil slick on the surface.   The TW Legacy could still have 50 to 400 gallons of diesel fuel in its tanks.    Reports state that Coast Guard, State and Local officials are determining what steps will be done to reduce the environmental impact.

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Melting Ice

Melting Ice

U.S. Coast Guard Official Seal
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The 31 foot long fishing vessel Two Sons became waterlogged while off Cape Mears, Oregon.   The source of the water was the fish storage compartment.  The ice on board had melted into 500 gallons of water.   The Two Sons crew contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a Jayhawk helicopter to the scene.   The helicopter lowered a pump to the crew, but the pump failed after overheating.   The Coast Guard 47 foot lifeboat was called out with a second pump.   This pump was successful in dewatering the fishing vessel.   The Two Sons was escorted back to Garibaldi, Oregon.    Reports state the fishing vessel had multiple citations when it was inspected.   None of the two crew on board the Two Sons were injured.

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Osprey Sunk

Osprey Sunk

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The 45 foot fishing vessel Osprey sank off Point Loma, San Diego, California.   The Osprey with eight crewmen on board had contacted the Coast Guard that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vessel was taking on water.   The Coast Guard  dispatched a helicopter to the scene with a pump.    The crew of the Osprey were able to start the pump, but it was not able to keep up with the water ingress.    The helicopter hoisted all eight men off the Osprey.   The fishing vessel sank shortly afterwards.   No reports of injuries.

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