August 24, 2002
Saturday - 12:30 am

According to a United States Coast Guard news release, the Crew aboard the Ketchikan-based Coast Guard cutter Anthony Petit is credited with saving a charter boat from a possible sinking after it grounded late Monday night near Sisters Island.

--- Coast Guard cutter Anthony Petit crewmembers remove sea water from the 28-foot charter vessel Fish N Fool near Sisters Island Monday night (Aug. 19) after the boat grounded, creating a hole in the boat's hull.  Petit crewmembers used plugs and patches to repair the hull. (Official U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy Cutter Anthony Petit crew) ---

 
It was reported that crewmembers aboard the Anthony Petit heard a plea for assistance on VHF FM radio at 6:02 p.m. Monday after the 28-foot vessel Fish N Fool grounded, puncturing a hole in its hull.
 
A repair and assist team from the Anthony Petit diverted to the scene aboard one of the cutter's small boats arriving on the scene at 6:20 p.m.
 
According to the news release, the crew used patches and plugs to seal the hole in the hull before beginning dewatering the vessel.
 
When dewatering was completed the team took the Fish N Fool in tow alongside the Anthony Petit at 10:25 p.m.  On Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. a Station Juneau 47-foot rescue boat crew relieved the tow and took the Fish N Fool to Auke Bay.

Source of News Release:

United States Coast Guard

 

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