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Coast Guard removes fuel from sinking yacht at Bremerton Marina

The Coast Guard on Wednesday removed 2,000 gallons of fuel from a historic yacht taking on water in the Bremerton Marina. The 130-foot vessel, thought to have hosted Winston Churchill, Jackie Kennedy and Princess Elizabeth, was found to be listing and taking on water April 14. Marina staff alerted the Coast Guard that the vessel might sink and release its fuel into Sinclair Inlet. The yacht's owner, a Massachusetts resident, was notified but could not take immediate repair actions, according to the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard hired a marine salvage company to inspect and stabilize the vessel. The company's divers patched all noticeable damage but were unable to stop the Northwind from taking on water. Removal of the yacht's diesel fuel was completed late Wednesday night. http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/local/coast-guard-responds-to-sinking-yacht-at-bremerton-marina-3103cf8d-c481-2b4c-e053-0100007f1f7b-376618841.html