Condition of TerriGail still unknown


Thursday, February 10 2011
Unalaska, AK – The Coast Guard and the State of Alaska are still working to determine whether any environmental damage has been caused by the wreck of the F/V TerriGail.
On Tuesday, the 58-foot longliner went aground in Alimuda Bay - just southwest of Makushin Bay - and the Coast Guard has not been able to conduct any helicopter flyovers since Wednesday. A flyover was scheduled for today, but was canceled due to poor weather. Coast Guard Petty Officer David Mosley says that they're working to get out to the vessel as soon as possible.
"The Coast Guard will be looking to perform a future flight when weather will allow, so we can get a better understanding of the condition of the vessel and see if any fuel has leaked from that vessel."
At last check, no oil spill had occurred. The TerriGail was reportedly carrying 800 gallons of diesel fuel at the time of the grounding.
While the vessel is not in the best shape, all five members of the crew were successfully rescued on Tuesday after the vessel's power cut out and attempts at repairs failed. No injuries were reported.