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  • Ship tracks closer to Aleutians

    07/29/2006 12:47:47 PM PDT · by skeptoid · 39 replies · 2,718+ views
    Anchorage Daily News ^ | July 29, 2006 | RACHEL D'ORO
    WINDS: Salvage tugs head for Cougar Ace as it is blown into U.S. waters. A disabled, crewless ship loaded with nearly 5,000 autos has crossed into U.S. waters, drifting Friday toward Alaska's Aleutian chain. The Cougar Ace was still listing on its side as it floated in choppy seas about 130 miles south of Atka Island, the Coast Guard said. The 654-foot car carrier had zigzagged more than 120 miles since it tilted sharply Sunday night, its crew rescued 24 hours later, said Petty Officer Richard Reichenbach. The Coast Guard cutter Rush was tracking the ship as it slowly moved...