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Wenatchee

Wenatchee

Wenatchee
Photo: Washington State Ferries

The 140 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Wenatchee allided with the pier at Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Washington. Sailing on her normal schedule between Seattle and Bainbridge Island, the ferry failed to slow as it approached its berth. The Wenatchee struck hard enough to sustain a significant dent, but there was no damage to the pier. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Wenatchee was taken out of service for repairs. Reports state there was a failure with a computer on board controlling the propulsion drive resulting in the allision.

Wenatchee
Photo: Shipwrecklog.com
Rosco Palm

Rosco Palm

Rosco Palm
Photo: uscg

The 229 meter long, 82,153 dwt bulk carrier Rosco Palm ran aground twice on the Columbia River near Skamokawa, Washington. On August 11, the Rosco Palm was headed downstream from Kalama bound for Chiba, China when it ran aground. The bulk carrier was later refloated and headed to an anchorage upriver near Skamokawa. Near the anchorage the Rosco Palm ran aground a second time on a sand bank. The following day, the Rosco Palm was refloated again and proceeded to Kalama where it was inspected for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Gladstone

Gladstone

Gladstone
Photo: uscg

On July 18, the 48 foot long fishing vessel Gladstone ran aground near Jones Island, Washington. The Gladstone had struck a rock and suffered water ingress before running aground. Two nearby vessels came to the aid of the Gladstone and safely rescued the single person on board. No reports of injuries. Authorities arrived on scene and found a sheen of diesel fuel had formed around the vessel. The Gladstone had some 900 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time. Some 700 gallons of fuel had been safely removed,. The Coast Guard and state authorities have dispatched a pollution response team to the scene. Reports states a salvage team was able to seal the hull and towed the Gladstone to a nearby marina.