An 80-tugboat sank off the shore of Portland, Maine on Wednesday after ramming a 2nd yank that was pulling it at the time, the united state Coast Guard records.

The specific source of the crash is under examination, however according to the Coast Guard, the tugboat Capt Mackintire was under tow by the 40-foot tugboat Helen Louise when both vessels clashed regarding 3 miles southern of Kennebunk, Maine on Thursday early morning.

The Capt Mackintire had no staff aboard.

The 2 crewmembers from the Helen Louise were unhurt and also they were accompanied back to Portsmouth, New Hampshire where the yank later on tied.

The USCGC Reef Shark developed a tow line with the Capt Mackintire with the purpose of pulling it Portland,Maine However, throughout the tow the Capt Mackintire started tackling water and also it ultimately sank in regarding 158 feet of water, compeling the staff to the cut the towline.

The Coast Guard states it is dealing with government, state, and also neighborhood authorities to examine air pollution prospective and also react to records of sheening in the location where the yank sank.

It was not right away clear on Friday just how much oil or various other contaminents were aboard the Capt Mackintire when it sank.

An examination right into the case is continuous.

The 149-ton Capt Mackintire was initially constructed in 1944 and also it has reportedly run out procedure considering that 2015.