Tag: US Coast Guard

Sunken vessel in Sitka reveals surprising history

Sunken vessel in Sitka reveals surprising history

by Katherine Rose | Jun 17, 2024 | ,

A mariner accidentally discovered a sunken boat in Sitka earlier this week when he dropped anchor on the wreckage. As the Coast Guard discovered when looking into the Dragon Lady, the boat has a long history that took it from battle in the North Pacific to pleasure cruising around Southeast. Read More
Casualty Report: In ’23 Sitka charter tragedy, a swell overwhelmed the Awakin, throwing its master overboard, and its passengers into chaos

Casualty Report: In ’23 Sitka charter tragedy, a swell overwhelmed the Awakin, throwing its master overboard, and its passengers into chaos

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 20, 2024 | ,

The loss of a charter vessel in Sitka Sound one year ago was sudden and catastrophic. An investigative team from the US Coast Guard spent the past twelve months reconstructing the final trip of the Awakin, gathering clues that may shed light on what befell the boat and the five people on board. They shared their conclusions at a town hall meeting in Sitka Thursday night (5-16-24). Read More
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