| Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District |
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| Video Release | Date: Sept. 9, 2005 (206) 391-6864 |
VIDEO OF SWIFTSURE PRINCE BARGE ADRIFT NEAR CAPE FLATTERY, WASH. SEATTLE - The
Coast Guard is monitoring the tow of a 350-foot timber barge that
separated from the tug Sea Commander in severe weather at approximately
10:30 p.m., last night near The barge has been taken in tow by the tug Sea Commander at 12:25 p.m., and plans to tow it to an achorage near Barkley Sound. The tug Hunter is expected to arrive by 1 p.m., to provide additional support. To view a video of the timber barge Swiftsure Prince, download the video at the following webpage: http://www.piersystem.com/clients/uscg-13/45056.wmv
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