Freighter Lyra Lyke; Cape Lookout, North Carolina

Cape Lookout, North Carolina | 1993-Jan-27

Initial Notification: At about 1000 on 26 January, NOAA SSC Gary Ott was notified by CGD5 that a freighter, the 650 ft Lyra Lyke, was adrift and abandoned approximately 30 NM SSE of Cape Lookout, North Carolina. The ship carries 8,000 barrels of number 6 fuel oil and 50 barrels of diesel. At 1145 EST, the vessel's position was 34 degrees 2 minutes North, 076 degrees 42 minutes West and drifting towards 247 degrees. Crew were put back aboard the vessel sometime during the night, dropping the anchor at about 0230 EST on 27 January. The vessel is reported to be stable at 33 degrees 37 minutes North, 077 degrees 16 minutes West. Today, offshore winds are expected to be N at 40-50 knots with seas of 16-22 feet. Wednesday night, offshore winds are expected to be NW at 30 knots with seas of 7-12 feet. USCG district 5.