83-ft historic fishing boat Jacob Pike, sank in January, poses pollution threat; Coast Guard plans removal operation later this week.

The US Coast Guard is preparing to remove the 83-ft historic fishing boat, Jacob Pike, from the New Meadows River in Harpswell, Maine. The vessel sank during a winter storm in January, posing a pollution threat. Owner charges include abandonment of a watercraft, with removal cost estimated at $200,000. The Coast Guard will work with local, state, and federal partners, and plans to commence the operation later this week, weather permitting.

August 05, 2024
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