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By JACK STOREY | Source: SooEveningNews.com

NEEBISH ISLAND - Isolated by seasonal St. Marys River ice conditions, Neebish Island may be cut off even longer this spring, after the discovery of a hull leak in the ferry Neebish Islander II.

Chuck Moser, director of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority, said the “pinhole leak” in the ferry’s hull was discovered during a routine oil change.

… The leak forced EUPTA to sideline the ferry indefinitely while the authority and Coast Guard marine inspectors determine how to repair the damaged hull and when.

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• Date Wednesday, 02 Apr 08 at 9:48 am
• Under Environment, Government Issues, Industry News, Travel & Tourism, Waterways
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