USCG Rescues Four Crew From Sinking Vessel in Gulf of Alaska
Last Tuesday, US Coast Guard rescued four crewmen from a 110-foot vessel described as a “tug” about 130 miles south of Cordova, AK. The four crew, brought by helicopter to Cordova’s medical facilities, sustained no injuries.
The Coast Guard’s first radio communication was received at around 10:17 a.m. on August 5 that the 110-foot “tug” Sea Ranger was taking on water. Rescue teams were dispatched immediately and reached the vessel by early afternoon. The crew initially reported no immediate danger, and a pump was delivered...
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