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Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay
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On July 12, the 225 meter long, 37,690 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Whitefish Bay ran aground on the St. Lawrence River off Hamilton Island near Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. The bulk carrier was heading to Beldune, New Brunswick with a cargo of 28000 tons of coal when it suffered a power failure and drifted hard aground. The Whitefish Bay remained aground until the following day when three tugs were able to refloat the vessel and assist it to a nearby anchorage where it was inspected for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Roger Blough

Roger Blough

Roger Blough
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On May 27, the 858 foot long self-unloader bulk carrier Roger Blough ran aground on Lake Superior in Whitefish Bay near Gros Cap Reefs. The Roger Blough had departed from Duluth loaded with iron ore bound for Conneaut, Ohio.  The vessel was in fog when it attempted to pass another vessel when it ran aground. The bulk carrier suffered damage in two of the forward ballast tanks. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities placed booms around the stern of the vessel to contain any potential pollution releases. The ore carriers Arthur M. Anderson and Philip R. Clarke were dispatched to the scene to lighter the Roger Blough before it will be refloated. Reports state after the vessel is refloated, the Roger Blough will proceed to drydock for repairs at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.