Fire on Board the U.s. Passenger Ferry Columbia Chatham Strait Near Juneau, Alaska-june 6, 2000


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This report discusses the June 6, 2000, fire that occurred on the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Columbia, while it was underway in Chatham Strait, near Juneau, Alaska. From its investigation of this accident, the National Transportation Safety Board identified safety issues in the following areas: the adequacy of inspection and maintenance procedures for electrical systems; the adequacy of management safety oversight of maintenance procedures; and the adequacy of firefighting procedures. Based on its findings, the Safety Board made recommendations to the Alaska Marine Highway System.




Marine Accident Report


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This report discusses the June 6, 2000, fire that occurred on the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Columbia, while it was underway in Chatham Strait, near Juneau, Alaska. None of 498 people on board the vessel was killed or sustained serious injury; however, three passengers were transported to a shoreside hospital for medical conditions that preexisted the fire. Damages related to the accident exceeded $2 million.
















Steamboat Bill


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Troopships of World War II


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"This book contains authentic photographs and salient facts covering 358 troopships used in World War II. In addition, other vessels of miscellaneous character, including Victory and Liberty type temporary conversions for returning troops, are listed in the appendices ..."--Pref.




Shipwrecks of the Alaskan Shelf and Shore


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This comprehensive list of shipwrecks occurring in Alaskan waters from 1741 to the pre-World War II era, is arranged by Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region lease-sale planning area (for oil and gas exploration), and includes data on vessel name and type, date, location and cause of wreck, and a historic context of the phenomenon.