Shipwreck Log

The 42 foot fishing vessel Jesse G capsized off Cape Beale, Vancouver Island, Canada.   The vessel got caught in moderate winds and an opposing tide causing it to capsize.  The crew were able to make a distress call before the six persons on board were tossed into the water.   The men clung onto the overturn hull awaiting rescue.  The Canadian Coast Guard responded within the hour dispatching a rescue boat to the scene.   All six men were pulled out of the water safely.  One crew reported slight injuries.   Authorities later placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released.

Photo: Rupert Lambert

The 13 meter long fishing vessel Jesse and Girls caught fire while fishing for scallops in the Bay of Fundy.   The fire started in the engine room and the crew were unable to put out the blaze.   The vessel contacted the Canadian Coast Guard who dispatched an axillary vessel.   Luckily, another fishing vessel arrived and safely rescued the three crew on board.   The Jesse and Girls was taken under tow while the auxillary boat attempted to extinguish the blaze.  The vessel arrived at Grand Manan where local firefighters used foam to ensure the fire was extinguished.  No reports of injuries.   Reports state the damage could exceed $100,000 CAD.

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Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

Holed and Breaking Up

The Canadian Miner was struck by a storm where 40 foot waves broke over the grounded vessel near Scaterie Island.    Reports state the vessel has a 50 foot hole on the side of the vessel near the stern and the hull has cracked in several places.   The storm winds reached gusts up to 131 kilometers per hour.   Waves have pushed the Canadian Miner closer to shore with the bow of the vessel now resting on the beach.   Luckily, salvagers were able remove 6,000 liters of engine oil and diesel fuel before the storm struck.   There is still 3,000 liters on board, but plans are to have it removed as soon as the salvage crew can return to the vessel.

The 18 meter long fishing vessel Sir Eldon became disabled off Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland.   The crew contacted the Canadian Coast Guard who dispatched the vessel Sir Wilfred Grenfell to the scene.   The Grenfell took the fishing vessel under tow to St. John’s.   Reports state all three crewmen on the Sir Eldon were in good condition.   No reports of injuries.