Schooner Alabama Aground Near Mystic

Maritime News Marine Incidents
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Hi, this is my first post here but I’ve been a lurker for several months. Hope I am posting this in the correct category.
These are some photos of the schooner Alabama of Vineyard Haven which ran aground on Wednesday near the mouth of the Mystic River.

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She spent about 24 hours aground. The tug Gwendolyn of Mystic tried to free her on Wednesday night with no luck.

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On Thursday, the Gwendolyn pulled her free

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Once afloat, they did a short sea trial. Divers also inspected her keel for damage

photos

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Gwendolyn