HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.27.24 Press ReleaseTown of Barnstable
Marine and Environmental Affairs Department
1189 Phinney’s Lane, Centerville, MA 02632
Derek Lawson,Director
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Vessel Incident at Colliers Ledge: No Injuries Reported
On July 27, 2024, at approximately 0815 hours, the Barnstable Harbormaster Division was dispatched to a report of a 36-foot vessel that had struck Collier Ledge with eight people on
board. The responding Harbormaster vessel Ocean 4 swiftly initiated a rescue operation along with other local first responders; Barnstable Police Department, COMM Fire Department, Hyannis
Fire Department and the United States Coast Guard.
Ocean 4, with Deputy Harbormaster Jay Horn and Assistant Harbormaster, Tyler McKay arrived on the scene at approximately 0839 hours along with COMM Fire Department. After confirming
that all eight individuals on board were unharmed including the five children, Harbormaster staff onboard Ocean 4 facilitated the safe transfer of five juvenile males and one adult female
from the stricken vessel to Bismore Park Marina in Hyannis.
The vessel, identified as 36-foot power vessel, was observed hard aground on the rocks of Collier Ledge with significant damage to its hull.
The remaining two adults chose to stay on board to await assistance from commercial salvage. Towboat US responded to and facilitated the salvage of the vessel. The vessel was removed
at 1415 hours and towed back to its home port.
We commend the swift and coordinated efforts of all responding agencies in ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
Town of Barnstable
Harbormaster
Marine and Environmental Affairs
508-790-6273
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