January 20, 2013, 12:34 pm
The 54 foot long fishing vessel Yow Hsu Man was reported missing near Guam. The Yow Hsu Man was en route towards Guam after its captain had suffered medical complications. Weather reports state the vessel was battling a severe gale with 18 foot seas and 20 knot winds. Authorities had monitored the Yow Hsu Man for two days before communication was lost. A Coast Guard cutter along with a nearby tanker have diverted towards the last known position of the fishing vessel. A Navy helicopter was also dispatched to aid in the search efforts.
December 17, 2012, 8:40 pm
Photo: USCG
The 45 foot long fishing vessel Foxy Lady II was reported missing off the coast of Massachusetts. The fishing vessel was scheduled to be out for a day trip and was last reported off Provincetown. The following day the Foxy Lady II was reported overdue to the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard began a search and rescue operation with helicopter and rescue craft. The search was suspended as bad weather moved into the area. The Foxy Lady II was reported to have two crewmen on board.
October 28, 2012, 2:50 pm
The 50 meter long, 611 dwt freighter Amurskaya was reported missing in the Okhotsk Sea near the Shantar Islands. Authorities reported that the Amurskaya’s EPIRB distress signal was received. Initial attempts to contact the vessel failed and it is possible the vessel foundered in the bad weather and heavy seas. The authorities have started a search and rescue for the Amurskaya and 11 crew members. Reports state the 84 meter long, 1660 dwt tanker Novik assisted with the search effort. The tanker arrived on the scene where the signal was sent, but found no signs of the crew or vessel. Authorities state it is possible the signal was due to an emergency buoy falling overboard and the Amurskaya could be still afloat.
June 15, 2012, 12:19 am
Wreckage was reported on June 15, 1898, from the barquentine Fido. The 525 gt sailing vessel Fido had left Newcastle bound for Auckland, New Zealand on May 5, 1898 with 710 tons of coal and coke. Shortly after departing, the Fido with Captain Morrison and the 11 crew on board were struck by a strong gale. The fate of the Fido was unknown for over a month. Some assumed the vessel may had been demasted or had run aground on a desolate beach. It was not too uncommon to have a sailing vessel be reported safe even several weeks later. However, all hope was lost when bits of wood were discovered with the name “Fido” on it. News reports of the time determined that the Fido was overwhelmed in the gale and foundered with all hands. Later reports place the Fido somewhere off Newcastle, Red Head, Nine Mile Beach. The Fido was built in 1876 at Arendal, Norway.
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