The lake freighter Manitoulin is immobilized by thick ice in Lake Erie outside the Buffalo River breakwall as it awaits the arrival of U. Coast Guard cutter arrived to break a cargo-hauling freighter free from the snow and ice that encased it, the foot Manitoulin remained stuck late Friday.
The Coast Guard said another of its ice breakers is on its way to the eastern end of Lake Erie to help, and the agency has also called on its partners in the Canadian Coast Guard for assistance. The Manitoulin had dropped off a load of wheat in Buffalo and was attempting to depart for Sarnia, Ontario when it became stuck.
It resumed work on Friday. By Saturday, the Coast Guard said it will have reinforcements. The Risley is capable of breaking ice more than 3-feet thick. Clair rivers and the St. Lawrence Seaway. Coast Guard vessels from the U. That vessel is homeported in Cheboygan in Lake Huron. No injuries or ship damage has been reported aboard the Canadian-flagged Manitoulin, the Coast Guard has said. There are 17 crew members aboard.
If the crew needs more than the five days of provisions currently available to them, they can make arrangements for more to be delivered. Coast Guard Capt. Armstrong, commander of Sector Detroit. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Published: Jan.
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