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One Dead, Three Injured After Mast Collapse On Maine Schooner

  • The main mast of the historic schooner Grace Bailey snapped off the coast of Maine, killing one woman and injuring three others.
  • The Coast Guard quickly responded, evacuating injured passengers and providing emergency medical care.
  • The cause of the catastrophic mast failure is currently unknown and will be investigated by the Coast Guard.
  • The Grace Bailey was returning from a four-day cruise with 33 passengers when the incident occurred a mile off the Rockland Harbor port.
  • The 19th century schooner is part of Maine's windjammer fleet and offers passenger excursions and tours.
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