Wednesday, February 9, 2011

On the rocks

The fishing vessel TerriGail ran aground Tuesday southwest of Makushin Bay on Unalaska Island. The crew of the 58-foot longliner reported losing power, and efforts to prevent the grounding were unsuccessful. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter hoisted all five crewmen to safety. USCG photo

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Can't understand why they could not drop anchor before running aground?

Anonymous said...

Take a closer look at the picture - it looks like the anchor is not there. Presumably, it was deployed and failed to stick.

Anonymous said...

Duh. Read the USCG article and it says they tried to hook up the tow, but it failed. The tow would have hooked in with the anchor. Who knows? Maybe the cutter tore the anchor away. Gusting 50 kts is not uncommon in Makushin bay this time of year.

Anonymous said...

Poor Bob would be rolling over in his grave to see the condition of the boat.......

Before and after the accident

Anonymous said...

Poor Bob is right! The way Duane has behaved over the last few years is just a disappointment. He doesn't even call his only daughter.And he's been hiding in Texas to avoid paying child support.The B.S. With the estate is just a disgrace The terrigail was his pride and joy he would be so ashamed.Shame on you Duane

Anonymous said...

Every disgrace hides in Texas, historically proven forever.

http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fbu57

"...Thus was established the rebel government of Texas.
Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase

Anonymous said...

lets not point fingers. duane was just trying to make things work. the boat had mishap after mishap and he kept getting some gear in the water. the boat had new bottom and house paint in kodiak waiting for its return. never made it back.

Tammy Astoria said...

She was a great sea boat glad no one lost their lives. May there be in everyone hearts We all lost a sea Friend

Tammy said...

May there be peace in everyones hearts. Bob was a great family man he allways had a kind word . Duane And Robert and Terri your Dad and the boats legassy well live on for ever. I have Boat parade pictures she was a great Boat. Tammy