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Henry Brusco and St. Elias

Henry Brusco and St. Elias

The tug Henry Brusco with the 322 foot long barge St. Elias went aground between Center Island and Anacortes in the San Juan Islands, Washington.  The St. Elias was carrying cargo including 9,000 pounds of Navy munitions.  The Henry Brusco was refloated later the same day while the St. Elias was pulled free and taken to a nearby cove.   An inspection showed the barge suffered a 10 foot by 10 foot gash in the starboard hull, but the barge had no water ingress.  The Coast Guard approved the St. Elias to continue its voyage to Indian Island.   The St. Elias was escorted by three tugs and the Coast Guard Cutter Swordfish.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Western Nomad

Western Nomad

The 37 foot fishing vessel Western Nomad went aground on the rocks south of Cape Flattery, Washington.   The Coast Guard was received the fishing vessel’s beacon notification and sent out rescue boats and a helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter winched the two crewmen off the Nomad and transferred them back to shore.   No reports of injuries.   Authorities are monitoring the Western Nomad for possible pollution being released.   The vessel had 200 gallons on the fuel on board when it went aground. 

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Dare II

Dare II

The 52 foot wooden fishing vessel Dare II went ashore at Ocean Shores, Washington.   The Dare II had lost power and broke up in the surf.    All three crewmen were rescued by the Coast Guard.  Reports state there is some pollution released with a light sheen of fuel extending in a debris field.   The Dare II had between 50 to 80 gallons of fuel at the time.    Authorities have hired a company to remove the debris and the remains of the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.

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