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Multimedia Release

Date: September 22, 2011

Contact: 13th District Public Affairs

(206) 220-7237

Multimedia Release: Coast Guard monitors grounded vessel on Columbia River

ASTORIA, Ore. - The 584-foot Motor Vessel Luminous Ace rests aground at Puget Island near Cathlamet, Wash., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria was diverted to the scene to provide an initial search for signs of pollution or damage to the vessel. Coast Guard photo by USCG Sector Columbia River.

ASTORIA, Ore. - The 584-foot Motor Vessel Luminous Ace rests aground at Puget Island near Cathlamet, Wash., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria was diverted to the scene to provide an initial search for signs of pollution or damage to the vessel. Coast Guard photo by USCG Sector Columbia River.

ASTORIA, Ore. - The 584-foot Motor Vessel Luminous Ace rests aground at Puget Island near Cathlamet, Wash., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria was diverted to the scene to provide an initial search for signs of pollution or damage to the vessel. Coast Guard photo by USCG Sector Columbia River.

ASTORIA, Ore. - The 584-foot Motor Vessel Luminous Ace rests aground at Puget Island near Cathlamet, Wash., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria was diverted to the scene to provide an initial search for signs of pollution or damage to the vessel. Coast Guard photo by USCG Sector Columbia River.

ASTORIA, Ore. - The 584-foot Motor Vessel Luminous Ace rests aground at Puget Island near Cathlamet, Wash., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria was diverted to the scene to provide an initial search for signs of pollution or damage to the vessel. Coast Guard photo by USCG Sector Columbia River.

ASTORIA, Ore. - The 584-foot Motor Vessel Luminous Ace rests aground at Puget Island near Cathlamet, Wash., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria was diverted to the scene to provide an initial search for signs of pollution or damage to the vessel. Coast Guard photo by USCG Sector Columbia River.

 

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