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From: Marc Vander Meulen
Location: Holland, MI
email: mandj@sirus.com
Remote Name: 65.48.43.202
Date: 05.31.06
Time: 08:55:47 AM
There is a very similar description of an incident involving the WILLIAM G. MATHER in the BGSU database: As WILLIAM G. MATHER: Struck bottom in lower St. Marys River September 7, 1975, while downbound with a load of pellets. When it was discovered that pumps were not able to cope with the incoming water after she entered Lake Huron, she was turned around and headed for the Valley Camp Coal Dock. Vessel was beached when it became evident that she would not make the dock. To be taken to Bay Shipbuilding, Inc., drydock at Sturgeon Bay, WI, for repairs.