S/S KINSMAN INDEPENDENT; Isle Royale, Michigan

Isle Royale, Michigan | 1990-Nov-25

Initial Notification: At approximately 1000 hours on Saturday November 24, the M/V KINSMAN INDEPENDENT ran aground approxmately 0.3 mi sw of the Isle Royale Light at the head of Siskiwit Bay, Isle Royale, MI (See Chart 14796). . Isle Royale is a National Park which is managed by National Park Service. . At this time CG MSO DULUTH investigators are enroute to the scene. The Cutter Sundew and Canadian Cutter Grizzly are also enroute. Two tugs are headed to the scene to aid the grounded vessel and one is expected on scene at 1430 CST 25 Nov. . Winds are approximately 20 kts from the NW. . No oil has spilled and the vessel is carrying 67,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil for propulsion. No other hazardous cargoes are known at this time. . OSC (COTP DULUTH) has requested SSC support in projecting potential pollutant paths and resources at risk. . SSC will be working from East Lansing. USCG district 9.