Sea Tow to the rescue
The boat which went aground off Spruce Point. Courtesy of Bruce White
Sea Tow workers used straps and wooden slats to move the boat to a high point on the ledge. Courtesy of Bruce White
The boat is moved closer to the water, where it eventually floated on its own. Courtesy of Bruce White
Mission accomplished for Sea Tow. Courtesy of Bruce White
The boat which went aground off Spruce Point. Courtesy of Bruce White
Sea Tow workers used straps and wooden slats to move the boat to a high point on the ledge. Courtesy of Bruce White
The boat is moved closer to the water, where it eventually floated on its own. Courtesy of Bruce White
Mission accomplished for Sea Tow. Courtesy of Bruce White
Sea Tow rescued a Harry Farmer-built Sea Ray which went aground at Spruce Point, Boothbay Harbor in high winds and high tide on June 8.
Owner/captain Bruce White said that the boat ended up in a crevice in the ledges along the shore.
"We were notified by the boat's caretaker and went to work to salvage it on June 11," said White.
White said the boat was slowly pulled to a high point on a ledge using straps and wooden slats to protect its hull. After about six hours of work by four men, the boat eventually floated on its own as the tide came in, White said.
"Surprisingly, the boat sustained extremely little damage, a few scratches," said White.
One of the pleasant points during the six hours of work, said White, was when nearby homeowner "Nancy Yardley brought us out a plate of brownies!"
In the case of an emergency, tow or salvage, boat owners can call Sea Tow at 207-772-6724.
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