Michelle K ~2004~

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While conducting some research on the Manasquan Inlet for the blogpost concerning the lost “Kayaker”, I came along these photos of the “Michelle K” incident that happened in 2004...


Chief Diver Chet Nesley advised me that he was at the inlet when the Michelle K incident occurred and witnessed the clam boat running up to the South seawall of the inlet. Reports indicated that the Michelle K first struck the North jetty and then veered South ending up alongside the seawall.


Nesley stated that he was at the South seawall and saw the Michelle K veer across the inlet heading towards the seawall that had numerous fishermen at that time. He then warned the Fishermen of the impending impact and then helped the crew of the Michelle K as they exited the boat. Nesley then called back to the Dive Team that was gathering for a scheduled meeting and advised them of the incident and pending boat sinking in the inlet.





This resulted in a full response by the Point Pleasant Rescue Dive Team, the Point Pleasant First Aid team, the Fire Department, Police department, and Manasquan Inlet Coast Guard.


The Dive Team inspected the hull of the boat to determine the amount of damage and proper steps to secure the vessel to prevent further damage. They advised that the rigger should be tied off to keep the clam boat from rolling to far once the tide went out…


Following is a short report that appeared in a local paper:
Monday, October 04, 2004 The Sinking and Raising of the Michelle K
This is a picture taken of the Michelle K yesterday, after she was raised from the waters of the Manasquan Inlet. (I believe she is a clam boat.) Last week, as she was coming into the inlet, she hit the Northern Jetty and then proceeded across the inlet and sank in front of the parking lot on the Point Pleasant side. The Columbia was used to pump the water out of the Michelle K and raise her from the depths, while two tug boats kept the Columbia in position so she could do her job. This is all the information I have as of right now; most of it coming from my hubby and the talk down at the inlet. I'll keep you posted as I get more info!


Additional Copyrighted photos appear on the following website:

http://artseaphotos.com/photo_gallery1.htm

Coast Guard "Full Service" Charity Car Wash...

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The Manasquan Coast Guard Station had a charity Car wash this past weekend that attracted much attention from visitors to the Inlet on a popular weekend...

This highly visible location tends to attract much attention and is a good place for public functions such as a carwash and the likes... It also tends to attract just about anything that can climb over the sea wall and rustle up some spare change for a good washing...

The crew at the Coast Guard Station were good sports and took the time to clean up some of the locals before releasing them back into the Inlet...

Members and Crews of Coast Guard Station Manasquan, "Thank-You for your service to our country and community"...

Public Education & Service

Point Pleasant Rescue Dive Team

The members of the Point Pleasant Rescue Dive Team serve their community in more ways then just providing water safety and rescue assistance. They are involved in the community in many aspects including conducting Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety courses as well as public education events.

The team has become a familiar and popular addition to the Aquarium at Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant New Jersey. They have provided many demonstrations and exhibits of the scuba diving in the area including underwater videos and artifacts found at local shipwreck sites.

Member Sue Lewicki of the Dive Team has conducted numerous exhibits showing the local marine creatures and the "Touch Tank" has become very popular with many visitors to the Jersey Shore...

The Dive team has also demonstrated the mechanics and effects of Scuba diving from inside the aquarium tanks for the public to view and learn. The public is able to view the divers in the water enviroment and watch demonstrations of underwater "Physics" such as this one showing the use of a lift bag to assist in the movement of heavy objects...