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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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Fishing Vessel Ashore

Fishing Vessel Ashore

 

The 40 foot fishing vessel Miss Elora went ashore near the mouth of the Gray’s Harbor, Washington.   The Coast Guard received a report that the Miss Elora was aground.  They responded sending its 47 motor lifeboat and a Jayhawk helicopter to the scene.   However, the two men on board were able to reach shore on their own using the vessel’s dinghy.   The crew of the Miss Elora was able to recover some 100 gallons of fuel, but  some 250 gallons was released into the water.   Officals are working with the fishing vessel’s owner to recover debris.

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Runaway Barge

Runaway Barge

A barge on the Columbia River broke free from its moorings downriver of the Dalles Dam.   The 80 to 100 foot barge floated down the river for 5 miles before going aground.   The local Sherriff’s office reported the runaway barge to the Coast Guard.   The Coast Guard dispatched personnel to the scene.   An inspection of the barge showed that it had no hazardous materials and was no threat to navigation.    Later the same day the Sherriff’s office reported the barge had refloated and floated further down the Columbia until grounding again near Lyle, Washington.   Contractors arrived later with a tug to secure the barge.

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