Partially submerged tug in the Duwamish – now back up again

Thanks to a tipster (who didn’t want to be credited) for pointing out the Coast Guard’s report of a partially submerged 65-foot tugboat at Island Tug and Barge, in the Duwamish, just north of The Bridge. It had more than 6,000 gallons of fuel and oil on board, but according to the Associated Press, it was brought back up this morning without spilling anything but 25 gallons of oily bilge water.

5 Replies to "Partially submerged tug in the Duwamish - now back up again"

  • coffee March 1, 2010 (12:59 pm)

    When did it sink?

  • RobertSeattle March 1, 2010 (1:26 pm)

    Who is Das Tugboat Commander?

  • d March 1, 2010 (1:36 pm)

    Nicely done, containment folks.

    Yikes.

  • ltfd March 1, 2010 (6:37 pm)

    Good old Island Tug and Barge.

    We went to another one of their tug sinkings a couple of years ago. Glad no one was hurt, glad no fuel was reportedly spilled.

    http://www.seattle.gov/fire/photoGallery/marine/sinkingTug/tug4.htm

  • Rob March 1, 2010 (7:52 pm)

    Cool photo :)

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