This afternoon, the Coast Guard made the following press release: "BOSTON - The Coast Guard rescued seven people today after they became stranded aboard a disabled charter boat in threatening seas off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass.
Coast Guard Station Chatham received a report at 10:15 a.m. that the Dear Abbie, a 34-foot sport fishing craft from Chatham, had lost electrical power and were adrift about 10 miles southeast of Monomoy Island.
The master aboard the Dear Abbie initially called a local boat yard in Chatham, who relayed the information to the Coast Guard.
Without power, the Dear Abbie had no working navigational equipment or means of relaying a position. The boat soon drifted further out to sea, and their only means of on-board communication, cell phones, were soon out of usable range.
A crew aboard a 32-foot near-shore lifeboat from Station Chatham quickly began searching the area off Monomoy Island. An HH-60 helicopter crew from Air Station Cape Cod located the vessel at about 1:30 p.m. A rescue swimmer deployed from the helicopter to check on the condition of the people aboard and confirmed all people were safe and uninjured.
The boat crew from Station Chatham took the vessel in tow. Station Chatham deployed a second boat to remove charter customers off Dear Abbie and take them back to shore, but rough seas prevented a transfer. Instead, the second crew provide blankets and water to the passengers and stayed along side during the tow.
Earlier in the day, a small craft weather warning had been posted for the area. On-scene weather conditions were 4-6 foot seas, 25 to 30 knot winds.
The Dear Abbie and the Coast Guard boats arrive safely in Chatham at about 7:45 p.m.
Mariners are reminded to monitor weather in their area, and make prudent decisions regarding posted weather warnings. Mariners are also reminded to file a float plan with a responsible party and make frequent notation of their positions in case of electronic equipment failure."
They have also provided a link to a movie of the rescue.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Coast Guard Saves Fishermen After Green Harbor Vessel Goes Down
DATE: June 10, 2007 00:17:15 EST
Document Number: 1047
First District Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard
Early this morning, the Coast Guard announced that two Massachusetts fisherman were rescued Saturday evening after their boat sank near Provincetown, Mass.
The fishing vessel Sea Princess' crew, 43-year-old William L. Picken of North Chelmsford and 42-year-old Robert F. Wilson of Brant Point, made a distress call to Coast Guard Station Provincetown on channel 16 VHF-FM at 5:46 p.m. They said the the 45-foot Green Harbor based fishing vessel was flooding and they were abandoning ship.
A rescue crew launched at 5:55 p.m., arrived on scene within minutes and recovered Picken and Wilson who by that time were in their life raft. The Sea Princess had sunk in about 200 feet of water.
They arrived safely at Station Provincetown at 6:51 p.m.
"These guys got a may-day call out to the Coast Guard, had their survival gear all ready to go and it worked - that was a real lifesaver for them," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul Sullivan, Officer of the Day, Station Provincetown.
The sinking is under investigation.
Document Number: 1047
First District Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard
Early this morning, the Coast Guard announced that two Massachusetts fisherman were rescued Saturday evening after their boat sank near Provincetown, Mass.
The fishing vessel Sea Princess' crew, 43-year-old William L. Picken of North Chelmsford and 42-year-old Robert F. Wilson of Brant Point, made a distress call to Coast Guard Station Provincetown on channel 16 VHF-FM at 5:46 p.m. They said the the 45-foot Green Harbor based fishing vessel was flooding and they were abandoning ship.
A rescue crew launched at 5:55 p.m., arrived on scene within minutes and recovered Picken and Wilson who by that time were in their life raft. The Sea Princess had sunk in about 200 feet of water.
They arrived safely at Station Provincetown at 6:51 p.m.
"These guys got a may-day call out to the Coast Guard, had their survival gear all ready to go and it worked - that was a real lifesaver for them," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul Sullivan, Officer of the Day, Station Provincetown.
The sinking is under investigation.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Two U.K. Sailors Rescued by Crew of HH-60 Jayhawk from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod
In more news from the Coast Guard, we learned that an air crew from a HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter rescued two people today from their sail boat about 230 miles south of Nantucket, Mass, around 9 a.m. today.
Rescued were Honora Askew and Dennis Hopton, both 50 years old, from the United Kingdom, when their 33-foot sail boatbecame disabled in 15-foot seas and 45 mile-per-hour winds that were the remnants of tropical storm Barry.
Coast Guard Command Center, Boston and United Kingdom Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre Falmouth received an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) signal from sailing vessel Honora around 4:20 a.m. indicating they may be in distress. MRCC Falmouth indicated the vessel had departed a U.S. port around May 8, headed back to the United Kingdom.
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast around 5 to alert other mariners in the area who could assist.
Air Station Cape Cod launched an HU-25 Falcon Jet around 5:45 a.m. and an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter around 7 a.m. Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C. launched a HC-130J Hercules long-range aircraft around 7 a.m. to provide additional air support.
The Falcon crew arrived on-scene around 6:30 a.m. and dropped survival gear and a life raft to the Honora. The boat's crew was unable to retrieve the gear due to the difficult conditions.
The HU-25 Falcon Jet's pilot, Lt. Cmdr. David Gudbrandsen described the wind and sea conditions as intense. "Without their sails up, it was really hard to see them. They would completely disappear into the trough of the waves. They were very happy to know they would be back at Cape Cod in a few hours," said Gudbrandsen. The Coast Guard has provided a link to a brief movie of the ON SCENE condition at the Honora.
The HC-130J aircraft and the HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter air crew arrived on-scene around 9 a.m. The two seafarers were hoisted into the helicopter and transported to Nantucket airport due to low visibility. Once the fog lifted, the crew was able to return to Cape Cod.
"This was a challenging rescue because of the weather departing and recovering, the sea state on-scene and because we were at the very edge of the helicopter's range," explained Lt. Jg. Adam Young, helicopter pilot during rescue. No injuries were reported. The Coast Guard alos has provided a brief movie of the helicopter's ARRIVAL on shore.
The Coast Guard has issued a Safety Marine Information Broadcast regarding the sailing vessel adrift.
Rescued were Honora Askew and Dennis Hopton, both 50 years old, from the United Kingdom, when their 33-foot sail boatbecame disabled in 15-foot seas and 45 mile-per-hour winds that were the remnants of tropical storm Barry.
Coast Guard Command Center, Boston and United Kingdom Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre Falmouth received an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) signal from sailing vessel Honora around 4:20 a.m. indicating they may be in distress. MRCC Falmouth indicated the vessel had departed a U.S. port around May 8, headed back to the United Kingdom.
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast around 5 to alert other mariners in the area who could assist.
Air Station Cape Cod launched an HU-25 Falcon Jet around 5:45 a.m. and an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter around 7 a.m. Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C. launched a HC-130J Hercules long-range aircraft around 7 a.m. to provide additional air support.
The Falcon crew arrived on-scene around 6:30 a.m. and dropped survival gear and a life raft to the Honora. The boat's crew was unable to retrieve the gear due to the difficult conditions.
The HU-25 Falcon Jet's pilot, Lt. Cmdr. David Gudbrandsen described the wind and sea conditions as intense. "Without their sails up, it was really hard to see them. They would completely disappear into the trough of the waves. They were very happy to know they would be back at Cape Cod in a few hours," said Gudbrandsen. The Coast Guard has provided a link to a brief movie of the ON SCENE condition at the Honora.
The HC-130J aircraft and the HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter air crew arrived on-scene around 9 a.m. The two seafarers were hoisted into the helicopter and transported to Nantucket airport due to low visibility. Once the fog lifted, the crew was able to return to Cape Cod.
"This was a challenging rescue because of the weather departing and recovering, the sea state on-scene and because we were at the very edge of the helicopter's range," explained Lt. Jg. Adam Young, helicopter pilot during rescue. No injuries were reported. The Coast Guard alos has provided a brief movie of the helicopter's ARRIVAL on shore.
The Coast Guard has issued a Safety Marine Information Broadcast regarding the sailing vessel adrift.
Coast Guard Responds to Fishing Vessel Aground off Naushon Island
As reported by the Coast Guard, the 70 foot fishing vessel 'Captain Lyman' ran aground late Monday night in Lackey's Bay north of Job's Neck as it headed west through Vineyard Sound. No injuries or pollution were reported. Coast Guard Station Woods Hole responded with a 41' patrol boat to assess the situation and to confirm that no pollution occurred. The vessel's owner hired a commercial company that successfully towed the vessel away from where it ran aground and escorted it to New Bedford, Mass.
The Captain Lyman is home ported in Hampton Roads, Va. and had a five-man man crew aboard when the grounding took place. No injuries were reported.
The Coast Guard provided this photo of the vessel. They have also provided a link to a brief VIDEO.
The Coast Guard is investigating the incident.
The Captain Lyman is home ported in Hampton Roads, Va. and had a five-man man crew aboard when the grounding took place. No injuries were reported.
The Coast Guard provided this photo of the vessel. They have also provided a link to a brief VIDEO.The Coast Guard is investigating the incident.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Collision at Sea: Coast Guard Assists Two Gloucester Fishing Vessels After Collision
This just in from the Coast Guard:
"DATE: June 01, 2007 22:25:59 EST
Document Number: 1024
First District Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard
Press Release Date: June 1, 2007
Contact: Petty Officer Etta Smith
(617) 406-9011
COLLISION AT SEA
BOSTON - The Coast Guard assisted two fishing vessels after they collided about 17 miles southeast of Gloucester about 3:40 p.m. today.
The station received a call via VHF radio channel 16 around 3:45 p.m. reporting a collision of the fishing vessels, Carry My Rods of Lynn, Mass. and Harvest Moon of Gloucester, Mass. No injuries were reported.
Station Gloucester's crew responded with a 47-foot motor life boat and a 25-foot response boat and arrived on scene around 4:20 p.m.
Harvest Moon sustained minor hull damage and Carry My Rods sustained damage to its port stern and was taking on water.
The 25-foot response boat provided a dewater pump to Carry My Rods, then escorted both vessels to Gloucester.
Seas were 1 to 2 feet with winds of 5 to 12 miles-per-hour. The cause of the collision is under investigation by Coast Guard Sector Boston.
"Fortunately both crews made it back to port safely. A collision at sea is very dangerous. We urge all mariners stay alert on the water and take every action possible to prevent a collision," said Petty Officer Harris Martin who responded to the scene. ""
"DATE: June 01, 2007 22:25:59 EST
Document Number: 1024
First District Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard
Press Release Date: June 1, 2007
Contact: Petty Officer Etta Smith
(617) 406-9011
COLLISION AT SEA
BOSTON - The Coast Guard assisted two fishing vessels after they collided about 17 miles southeast of Gloucester about 3:40 p.m. today.
The station received a call via VHF radio channel 16 around 3:45 p.m. reporting a collision of the fishing vessels, Carry My Rods of Lynn, Mass. and Harvest Moon of Gloucester, Mass. No injuries were reported.
Station Gloucester's crew responded with a 47-foot motor life boat and a 25-foot response boat and arrived on scene around 4:20 p.m.
Harvest Moon sustained minor hull damage and Carry My Rods sustained damage to its port stern and was taking on water.
The 25-foot response boat provided a dewater pump to Carry My Rods, then escorted both vessels to Gloucester.
Seas were 1 to 2 feet with winds of 5 to 12 miles-per-hour. The cause of the collision is under investigation by Coast Guard Sector Boston.
"Fortunately both crews made it back to port safely. A collision at sea is very dangerous. We urge all mariners stay alert on the water and take every action possible to prevent a collision," said Petty Officer Harris Martin who responded to the scene. ""
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