Historical Events tagged with "tugboat"
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Collision of Tugboat and Interstate 40 Pier
A tugboat named Robert Y. Love collided with a support pier of Interstate 40 on the Arkansas River near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. The collision led to the tragic sinking of the towboat and caused significant damage to the bridge structure. Despite rescue efforts, 14 people died, with an additional 11 individuals injured in the incident. The event raised serious concerns about navigational safety on the river.
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The tugboat Thomas Hebert sank while operating off the coast of New Jersey due to rough weather conditions. The incident involved several crew members who were aboard the vessel at the time. Search and rescue operations commenced immediately, and all but one crew member were rescued safely. The sinking raised questions regarding the safety measures for tugboats in adverse maritime conditions.
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