Shipwreck Log

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The 65 foot long fishing vessel Five J’s went aground off Brenton Point near Newport, Rhode Island.  The vessel had lost power and had gone adrift.  The crew attempted to drop anchor, but the anchor was unable to hold.  No reports of injuries.   The Five J’s had some quantity of diesel fuel on board at the time of the grounding.  Authorities have teams assessing the situation and condition of the vessel as salvage operations begins. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

The 66 foot fishing vessel Margaret Holley crashed into the state pier No. 5 at Jerusalem, Rhode Island.  The fishing vessel suffered a mechanical malfunction while attempting to make a turn towards its dock in Snug Harbor.   The Margaret Holley suffered minor dents to the hull, but avoided serious No injuries were reported, but people fishing on the pier had to jump out of the way before the allision.   Authorities have closed the pier until further inspection can be done.  The Coast Guard inspected the vessel before it returned to fishing.    The accident is under investigation.

The 45-foot fishing vessel Damariscotta sank near Point Judith, Rhode Island. The vessel had contacted the Coast Guard stating the vessel was taking on water and was need of assistance. The Coast Guard responded and were escorting the Damariscotta back to harbor when the vessel began to sink by the stern just before the docks in Galilee, Rhode Island. The vessel sits in 12 feet of water. Reports state that an oil boom was set for any pollution that may be released.