The Coast Guard announced just after 4 a.m. Tuesday that the American Courage, which is more than 600 feet long, had been freed and was heading into Fairport Harbor on its own power.
The freighter American Courage ran aground Sunday on Lake Erie near Fairport Harbor. FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio — An American freighter again is afloat on Lake Erie after it was stuck for more than a day after running aground near Fairport Harbor, according to the U.S. Coast Guard., which is more than 600 feet long, had been freed and was heading into Fairport Harbor on its own power. The large freighter reportedly had been stuck since early Sunday afternoon.
Two tugboats worked to free the boat on Sunday but were unsuccessful. Another large freighter, the Manitowoc, was brought in Monday to help lighten the cargo load of the American Courage, the Coast Guard says. A third tugboat was brought in to help free the ship on Monday, according to the Coast Guard. There were no reports of injuries and also no signs of pollution from the ship.
The American Courage typically hauls iron ore pellets, coal and limestone, according to the American Steamship Co. It can hold more than 24,000 tons of cargo. It was built in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and has been in service since 1979. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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