Coast Guard rescue crews assist fishing vessel in distress 95 miles east of Chatam

Coast Guard rescue crews assist fishing vessel in distress 95 miles east of Chatam
BOSTON — Coast Guard rescue crews assisted a fishing vessel in distress by air-dropping de-watering pumps after the 53-foot Canadian flagged vessel Island Cruiser collided with the 120-foot converted ferry vessel Esperanza June 26, 2014. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received notification that the Island Cruiser was being towed by the Esperanza and the tow broke causing...