Historic tug sinks at its slip, spills fuel in Puget Sound

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(BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash.) — Chickamauga, a 70-foot tugboat built in 1915, sank at its marina slip Wednesday morning and spilled an undetermined amount of fuel, the Bainbridge Island Review reported. The harbormaster said a recent deluge of rain and neglect by an absentee owner may be to blame for the sinking. Seattle-based Global Diving & Salvage has been contracted for the cleanup and recovery.

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By Professional Mariner Staff