Tug Sydney Foss; Chiniak Bay, Kodiak, Alaska

Chiniak Bay, Kodiak, Alaska | 1988-Feb-24

Initial Notification: At 0705 on February 24, 1988, the 120-foot tug SYDNEY FOSS ran aground under gale force winds in Chiniak Bay, while towing a barge out of the Kodiak Harbor destined for Adak Island. None of the 85,000 gallons of diesel onboard was released. After the grounding, the barge broke loose. Several hours later, it was collared by the tug Kodiak King. USCG district 17.