Spirit of Glacier Bay troubles continue

Jul 11, 2008 0 Comments by nathan

Anchorage Daily News -
The small cruise ship that grounded in Glacier Bay Alaska earlier this week continues to experience problems. While enroute from Juneau to Ketchikan for repairs, the 178ft U.S. flagged vessel reported it was taking on water, and diverted to Wrangell, Alaska to investigate a possible crack in the hull. There were 12 crew members on board the ship and no passengers. The ship is not permitted to take passengers for hire until repairs have been certified complete by the USCG. Divers are expected to examine the hull today, to determine the extent of damage.

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Nathan Menefee is an active duty Lieutenant serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in the San Francisco Bay area. He also holds an Unlimited Third Mate's License, and possesses a QMED and Tankerman PIC endorsement. He is a 2002 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.