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Barge Aground Off Sheboygan

Barge Aground Off Sheboygan

A barge broke free and went aground on Lake Michigan off the south breakwater at Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  The barge was  being pushed by the 108 meter long tugboat Donald C when heavy seas and strong winds separated the two vessels.  The Donald C was unable to regain control of the barge before it went ashore.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The barge is to be inspected and refloated later.  The barge was carrying a cargo of rocks bound for Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

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Lakers Collide

Lakers Collide

The 26,778 dwt bulk carrier Cason J. Callaway collided with the 304 meter long, 82,209 dwt bulk carrier Indiana Harbor at Duluth-Superior, Harbor.  The Cason J. Callaway had just completed loading iron ore and was leaving the CN doc when it struck the Indiana Harbor which was moored at the Midwest Energy dock loading coal.   The Indiana Harbor suffered damage to the starboard side of its hull.   The Callaway suffered some damage, but was able to make temporary repairs and proceed the following day.   No reports of injury or pollution being released.

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