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Four Forty

Four Forty

The 37 foot long fishing vessel Four Forty sank off Cape Disappointment, Washington. The Four Forty had struck a piling in the Ilwaco Channel which holed the hull causing uncontrollable water ingress. The vessel nearly reached shore, but sank 100 yards off the A Jetty in 40 feet of water.  The two crew on board  were rescued by a nearby vessel.  No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard arrived on scene and is monitoring and is monitoring the situation. Reports state a sheen was reported in the area where the Four Forty sank. The owners of the vessel have hired a salvage company to recover the vessel.

Edfu Disabled

Edfu Disabled

The 224 meter long, 71572 dwt freighter Edfu became disabled after suffering engine problems off  Cape Disappointment, Washington.   The Edfu dropped anchor and the crew was able to make repairs to the engine the next day.  The Coast Guard requested the Edfu to continue up the Columbia River for inspection.   The Edfu was proceeding in ballast bound for Kalama, Washington before the breakdown.  No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.

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