Fire Severely Damages Pier, Fishing Vessel
A devastating fire that started in the early morning on April 3 at the Wellfleet marina severely damaged the town’s deteriorating wooden L-pier and destroyed a fishing vessel, the F/V Lady Irene, which sank later that day. The pier has been “condemned indefinitely” and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, town officials said. A commercial clam boat, the F/V Highland II, owned by Chopper Young, was also docked on the L-pier during the incident. Despite initial reports that both vessels caught fire, “we didn’t suffer much damage,” said Young. “We lost a few dock lines and a little paint here and there.” When he arrived at the scene, Young said, “I couldn’t even see my boat. It wasn’t quite light out, and the smoke was very, very thick. The wind was blowing probably 10 miles an hour or more. Photos, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 06:41
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