Boat sinks near mouth of Charenton Canal
The
"Mrs Baye" sank in the middle of the fairway in the estuary of the
Charenton Canal in Louisiana, at 05.13 a.m. on July 16, 2015.
The Coast
Guard received a call from the father of the master of the pusher tug
who reported that it was sinking in the Charenton Canal and on arrival
found the sunken vessel with only the mast tip still visible.
There was
no sign of the crew at that time. In addition to the Coast Guard,
deputies with St. Mary Parish Marine Division and agents with the
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries participated in the
search and rescue operation.
The crew of three was found safe walking
down the Highway 90 in St. Mary Parish. The canal was closed for
traffic.
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Coast Guard received a call about mid-morning on Thursday from the
master of a push barge that was sinking in the Charenton Canal.
Coast Guard arrived and found the sunken vessel.
Three occupants were found safe walking down Hwy. 90 in St. Mary Parish.
The name of the boat and the company is being withheld until the investigation is complete.
