Day/date: March 24, 1987
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-32
Date/time of incident: 3/23, pm Date/time received: 3/24, 930 am
Park: Gateway Location: Riis Park, Bay 18
Reported by: Len Bobinchock, RAD/NARO Phone(s): FTS 835-8850
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD/WASO Phone(s): 343-4874
Summary:
Boat Beaching
Sometime late on the afternoon of March 23rd, a 65' commercial vessel - the
Sunshine II - went aground on Riis Beach. The Coast Guard responded
to the scene, but did not advise the park. The Coast Guard was unsuccessful
in its attempts to tow the boat to sea; over the night, it was severely
damaged by rough seas. The superstructure was lost and a 3' x 20' hole
was opened in the hull. There are unconfirmed reports of two to three
injuries to people on board. The beaching was discovered early this
morning by Park Police officers on patrol. No further information
is available at present.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-33
Date/time of incident: 3/23, 6 pm Date/time received: 3/24, 130 pm
Park: Lowell Location: Lawrence Mills
Reported by: Len Bobinchock, RAD/NARO Phone(s): FT5 835-8850
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD/WASO Phone(s): 343-4874
Summary:
Structural Fire: Non-NPS
Although the following did not occur on MPS land, a report is being
submitted due to the close association of the area with the park:
A nine-alarm fire occurred at Lawrence Mills, which is within the historic
district in Lowell but is not an NPS structure. Several sections of the
mill complex - buildings 3, 4, and 7 - were totally destroyed, and the
damage has been estimated at $15 million. The building was scheduled for
development by the University of Lowell beginning this summer. There are
no indications yet the arson was involved. No further information is
currently available.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age