Coast Guard responds to ferry aground near Manhattan

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 11/27/2017 10:46 PM EST

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News Release  

November 27, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 1st District PA Detachment New York
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment New York
Office: (212) 514-4291
After Hours: (917) 703-0983

Coast Guard responds to ferry aground near Manhattan

NEW YORK - Coast Guard crews are responding to a ferry aground near the Financial District in New York City, Monday evening.

The New York City Ferry, the Zelinsky, became stuck after departing Pier 11 along the East River at approximately 5:30 p.m.

The ferry was en route to the Rockaways area of Queens when it reportedly became stuck near the pier.

A boatcrew from Station New York arrived on scene as New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and New York City Police Department (NYPD) marine units evacuated all 113 passengers safely and placed them aboard one of their rescue boats.

There are no reports of any injuries or pollution at this time.

Pumps are currently being used to dewater the ferry as divers inspect the hull.

Coast Guard personnel are on scene coordinating safe removal of the vessel. The Coast Guard is also investigating the cause of the grounding.