An underwater inspection of the hull of the BBC Oregon – a massive cargo ship that ran aground in Bay Bulls Harbour – will take place today.
She’s almost on the rocks by the wharf. They are getting ready to tugging her out. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/mOrwm3F00Q
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019
Coast Guard ship the Edward Cornwallis and the tug Beverly M moved the ship from the rocks on the south side of the harbour during high tide yesterday evening.
Slowly but surely @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/bA2kVJH8Ic
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019
The Coast Guard were called around 4:30 yesterday evening.
The vessel, which is over 138 metres long, had just left the dock in Bay Bulls and was turning when it made contact with the shoreline.
Canadian Coast Guard responded to the call at 4:32 p.m. The boat is out! @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/Qh6COyPEPQ
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019
Dave Yard with the Coast Guard’s environmental response team says there were no injuries, and the vessel remains anchored in the harbour. A dive team will inspect the hull, and an assessment wil be conducted to determine if there is any pollution.
The incident drew huge crowds of spectators who came out to see what was happening.
The roads of Bay Bulls are covered with vehicles. People are starting to leave now as the boat is being towed out. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/0WAMFIAvhI
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019