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News Release

Date: August 21, 2010

Contact: First District Public Affairs

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PHOTOS AVAILABLE - Wilhelmia boat taking on water, Coast Guard continues to monitor

Photo of grounded vessel
In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, The 50-foot Wilhelmina sits on the rocks after it ran aground on Devil's Back near Deer Island, Mass., Sat., Aug. 21, 2010. A Massport Fire crew removed 18 people from the vessel, leaving two aboard to stay with the boat. Coast Guard photo.
Photo of Massport rescuing people from grounded vessel
In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, A Massport Fire crew rescues 18 people from the 50-foot Wilhelmina after it ran aground on Devil's Back near Deer Island, Mass., Aug. 21, 2010. Two people were left aboard the vessel to assist with dewatering and taking the vessel back to shore once refloated. Coast Guard photo.
Photo of grounded vessel
In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, A TowBoat US boat crew sits by the 50-foot boat Wilhelmina after it ran aground on Devil's Back near Deer Island, Mass., Aug. 21, 2010. A Massport Fire crew removed 18 people from the vessel, leaving two aboard to stay with the boat. Coast Guard photo.
Imge of chart marking where vessel grounded
In this image released by the U.S. Coast Guard, The position of the 50-foot Wilhelmina is shown on a chart after the boat ran aground on Devil's Back near Deer Island, Mass., Aug. 21, 2010. A Massport Fire crew removed 18 people from the vessel, leaving two aboard to stay with the boat. Coast Guard image.

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