The Gloucester-based, off-shore fishing boat Michael & Kristen, stranded an estimated 145 miles off the coast of Chatham, is set to arrive back on shore sometime late tomorrow after being towed to safety throughout the night and into tomorrow by a Coast Guard cutter, USCG officials say.
Coast Guard spokeswoman Connie Terrell said the overnight towing would likely be “very slow” due to inclement weather on the seas. She said that, as of 5 p.m., it was unclear to which port the Michael & Kristen was being towed.
All five people aboard the Michael & Kristen, however, are safe, Terrell said. The boat was disabled due to a problem with its driveshaft, Terrell said this afternoon.
According to the Coast Guard, the 77-foot Michael & Kristen notified the agency at 4:30 p.m. on Monday that it was “disabled” and needed assistance. A 270-foot medium endurance cutter, The Legare, was dispatched Monday and reached the Michael & Kristen this morning.
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