The motor semi Islander struck submerged rocks moments after leaving the Oak Bluffs wharf at 9:15 Wednesday morning and began taking on water through five holes ripped in her hull. But the vessel’s captain, Antone Jardin, wrestled the foundering ship back to port, averting a major disaster and possible sinking of the ship.
The cause of the mishap is under investigation by the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety office in Boston, but Coast Guard officials said yesterday it appears that a previously unplotted rock in the channel may have caused the damage. Earlier reports that a key buoy had drifted out of place were discounted by the Coast Guard and Steamship Authority officials.
This time on purpose, United States Coast Guard officers came to Martha’s Vineyard Wednesday night, to say a fervent thank-you to an Island harbo
Additional restrictions on the operation of pleasure craft in waters around Martha's Vineyard have been ordered by the C
A Day In The Life of The Island's Fishing Village
Sunrise in Menemsha.
Sunrise in Menemsha.
The Richard Arnold and the Four Kids wait in Menemsha harbor.
The Richard Arnold and the Four Kids wait in Menemsha harbor.
The fishing fleet tied up at the Dutcher Dock.
The fishing fleet tied up at the Dutcher Dock.
Early morning light on Menemsha harbor.
Early morning light on Menemsha harbor.
Old fishing gear lines the bait shacks.
Old fishing gear lines the bait shacks.
Dutcher Dock is quiet in the morning.
Dutcher Dock is quiet in the morning.
The members of Coast Guard Station Menemsha are active early.
The members of Coast Guard Station Menemsha are active early.
The 47 foot Coast Guard Cutters sit ready by the boat house.
The 47 foot Coast Guard Cutters sit ready by the boat house.
BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in his office at Station Menemsha.
BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in his office at Station Menemsha.
The view of Menemsha from the Coast Guard station.
The view of Menemsha from the Coast Guard station.
Coast Guard duty members make the walk from the station down to the boat house.
Coast Guard duty members make the walk from the station down to the boat house.
A risk assessment briefing before training operations.
A risk assessment briefing before training operations.
BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in the cockpit of one of the Coast Guard vessels.
BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in the cockpit of one of the Coast Guard vessels.
BM2 Patrick Shanahan in the engine room.
BM2 Patrick Shanahan in the engine room.
Heading out for training exercises.
Heading out for training exercises.
Coast Guard helicopter heads over to Menemsha for training.
Coast Guard helicopter heads over to Menemsha for training.
Helicopter makes multiple approaches toward Coast Guard cutter.
Helicopter makes multiple approaches toward Coast Guard cutter.
Stanley Larsen at work in Menemsha Fish Market.
Stanley Larsen at work in Menemsha Fish Market.
Janelle Fogg awaits the next customer.
Janelle Fogg awaits the next customer.
Stanley Larsen and Janelle Fogg at Menemsha Fish Market.
Stanley Larsen and Janelle Fogg at Menemsha Fish Market.
Janelle Fogg weighs out some bay scallops.
Janelle Fogg weighs out some bay scallops.
A walk on Menemsha beach is always a favorite.
A walk on Menemsha beach is always a favorite.
Still stunning in winter.
Still stunning in winter.
Menemsha harbor is famous for its afternoon and evening light.
Menemsha harbor is famous for its afternoon and evening light.
Menemsha Fish Market waits for the summer season.
Menemsha Fish Market waits for the summer season.
Soon to be filled with charter fishing boats.
Soon to be filled with charter fishing boats.
Birds fill the rigging of the Richard Arnold.
Birds fill the rigging of the Richard Arnold.
The Lady M. under sunset light.
The Lady M. under sunset light.
The famous Squid Row is a popular hangout in warmer months.
The famous Squid Row is a popular hangout in warmer months.
No applause for this sunset, just gull cries and channel marker bells.
No applause for this sunset, just gull cries and channel marker bells.
Menemsha Creek at the end of the day.
Menemsha Creek at the end of the day.
A Tuesday in February in Menemsha starts like most of the Island — serene. But more so.