Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Freighter takes on water after hitting underwater object in Lake Superior: Coast Guard By: FOXNews.com June 08, 2024 at 20:36 PM EDT A 689-foot freighter had to go back to port after it hit an underwater obstacle and started taking on water on Saturday, listing as much as 15 degrees. A 689-foot freighter began taking on water Saturday morning after the massive ship hit an underwater obstacle in Lake Superior near Grand Portage, Minnesota, forcing about half of the 22 people on board to evacuate, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The Michipicoten, which was carrying taconite, a low-grade iron ore, was around 35 miles southwest of Isle Royale when it began flooding. Isle Royale is part of Michigan.The Coast Guard said that there was no sign anything spilled into the water from the ship as pumps on board worked to displace the water and reduce the ship’s listing from 15 degrees to 5 degrees. CRUISE PASSENGER FALLS OVERBOARD WHILE SHIP SAILS THROUGH FJORD: OFFICIALSThe Michipicoten was headed to port for repairs with the bulk carrier Edwin H. Gott alongside it. UNDERWATER EXPLORER DIVING ON ‘NEWLY FOUND SHIPWRECK’ DISCOVERED DEAD IN LAKE ERIE, AUTHORITIES SAYU.S. Coast Guard, Border Patrol, and National Park Service vessels remain actively involved, the Coast Guard said. The cause of the collision is under investigation. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe collision occurred in the northwest part of the lake, which straddles the U.S.-Canadian border and is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Freighter takes on water after hitting underwater object in Lake Superior: Coast Guard By: FOXNews.com June 08, 2024 at 20:36 PM EDT A 689-foot freighter had to go back to port after it hit an underwater obstacle and started taking on water on Saturday, listing as much as 15 degrees. A 689-foot freighter began taking on water Saturday morning after the massive ship hit an underwater obstacle in Lake Superior near Grand Portage, Minnesota, forcing about half of the 22 people on board to evacuate, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The Michipicoten, which was carrying taconite, a low-grade iron ore, was around 35 miles southwest of Isle Royale when it began flooding. Isle Royale is part of Michigan.The Coast Guard said that there was no sign anything spilled into the water from the ship as pumps on board worked to displace the water and reduce the ship’s listing from 15 degrees to 5 degrees. CRUISE PASSENGER FALLS OVERBOARD WHILE SHIP SAILS THROUGH FJORD: OFFICIALSThe Michipicoten was headed to port for repairs with the bulk carrier Edwin H. Gott alongside it. UNDERWATER EXPLORER DIVING ON ‘NEWLY FOUND SHIPWRECK’ DISCOVERED DEAD IN LAKE ERIE, AUTHORITIES SAYU.S. Coast Guard, Border Patrol, and National Park Service vessels remain actively involved, the Coast Guard said. The cause of the collision is under investigation. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe collision occurred in the northwest part of the lake, which straddles the U.S.-Canadian border and is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd