Shipwreck Log

The 158 meter long, 19414 self-unloading bulk freighter Alpena became trapped in Ice in Green Bay, Lake Michigan.  The Alpena had stopped during the night when it encountered thick ice.   The freighter became trapped as the ice and water around the vessel refroze.   Two Coast Guard Cutters arrived the following day and freed the Alpena.   The Cutters began ice breaking operations in the southern section of Green Bay.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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During it’s first voyage of 2012, the 125 meter long, 3058 dwt ro-ro ferry S.S. Badger ran aground in the harbor at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The Badger had left Ludington, Michigan behind schedule when it reached Manitowoc.   As it approached the pier,  it became struck bottom in the harbor.   A tug was requested and a few hours it was able to assist the ferry to the pier.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Badger remained in Manitowoc another four hours after one of the engines suffered a malfunction.

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.

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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