M/V MARY KATHRYN H; Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

Prince of Wales Island, Alaska | 1989-Jan-23

Initial Notification: At approximately 1800 on January 20, 1989, the tugboat MARY KATHRYN H grounded in heavy weather at the entrance to Smith Cove, on the east side of Prince of Wales Island. The vessel rested on its starboard side on a reef and was awash at high tide. The tug contained approximately 7,000 gallons of diesel, of which less than 100 gallons were lost prior to plugging the fuel tank vents. High winds from the southeast and heavy seas made access to the vessel difficult. USCG district 17.