Four Rescued from Fishing Vessel Blaze off US East Coast

August 24, 2018

A fishing vessel went up in flames about 65 miles off the coast of of Chatham, Mass. on August 23, 2018.

The four fisherman aboard the 23-meter Rose Marie at the time of the fire were rescued by the crews of three nearby fishing vessels.

(Credit: USCG)
(Credit: USCG)

A U.S. Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry air crew from Air Station Cape Cod and the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Legare, 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter also diverted to evaluate the scene.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.


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