F/V Gladys Loraine; Newport News, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia | 1996-Dec-10

Initial Notification: On December 10, 1996, the Newport News Fire and Rescue rescued seven people from the capsized F/V Gladys Loraine. The vessel was listing 90 degrees to starboard with 4 feet of the port side exposed in 13 feet of water. NOAA was notified of this incident on December 10, 1996, by MSO Hampton Roads who asked for a trajectory. NOAA support was not needed on-scene as the vessel's situation was stable within the small boat harbor. NOAA's support to the MSO staff during the response planning process (resources at risk, weather updates, and trajectories) was provided by phone and facsimile. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential.