MESABI MINER aground in Duluth

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Re: MESABI MINER aground in Duluth

by Chris M » August 30, 2021, 7:32 pm

None of those views show the channel markers which the boat was anchored off of....

Re: MESABI MINER aground in Duluth

by JohnH » August 30, 2021, 3:37 pm

Here is the video. Don't see any small boats in the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61P_GL6YcBs&t=1370s

Re: MESABI MINER aground in Duluth

by hugh3 » August 30, 2021, 12:06 pm

Check the video She was making about 4 MPH and ran into the bottom and came to a full stop. after a few minutes of backing, she resumed her turn. Very surprised they did not check her bottom.

Re: MESABI MINER aground in Duluth

by BigRiver » August 29, 2021, 8:58 pm

They were trying to avoid a small boat anchored near the traffic bouy. They did not ground. Now headed down the lake. This is direct from someone who works on the boat

MESABI MINER aground in Duluth

by hugh3 » August 29, 2021, 6:40 pm

@7:20 - MESABI MINER missed the last turn before the Lift bridge outbound this date. Waiting to see if she goes back to a dock or anchors out for Coast guard inspection...

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