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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
UPDATED: Fishing vessel runs aground on Cape Cod beach. Refloated at high tide
A fishing vessel ran aground on the beach approximately one mile north of Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, according to a release from the Wellfleet Fire Department. Fire personnel were dispatched to the area shortly before 9 a.m. on Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England identified the boat as the F/V Guardian, a 70-foot fishing vessel. According to a release from the Coast Guard, the “vessel did not incur any damage, and no pollution has resulted or been at the site of the grounding.” Five crew members were aboard the boat at the time. According to the Coast Guard, a tug boat was heading to the area to attempt to pull the vessel back out to sea at high tide, slated for approximately 2 p.m. on Friday. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 09:21
Fishing vessel runs aground on Cape Cod beach: Officials on the scene
A fishing vessel ran aground on the beach approximately one mile north of Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, according to a release from the Wellfleet Fire Department. Fire personnel were dispatched to the area shortly before 9 a.m. on Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England identified the boat as the Guardian, a 70-foot fishing vessel. According to a release from the Coast Guard, the “vessel did not incur any damage, and no pollution has resulted or been at the site of the grounding.” Five crew members were aboard the boat at the time. Video, more, >>CLICK TO READ< 17:43
Lucky winner gets 3-acre Wellfleet shellfish grant in ‘unprecedented’ lottery
For the first time in recent memory, a shellfish grant was returned to the town and leased to a new shellfish farmer via lottery on June 6. Shellfish Constable Nancy Civetta said that a grant has not been given back to the town for at least 18 years, making this lottery “unprecedented.” Typically, she explained, retiring shellfishermen pass their grants along to family or friends. The lucky winner, Justin Lynch, 35, is thrilled. “I feel very fortunate,” Lynch said. “It totally caught me off guard.” Lynch brought on his friend, Even Kenny, to work the grant together. The selectmen approved their lease on June 12. >click to read<15:51
