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Date: Sept. 2, 2008
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USCG to hold public hearing regarding the sinking of the Miss Calabash II NOTE: Media are invited to attend this public hearing at the Horry County Fire Station at 4371 Baker Street in Little River, N.C. Please contact Michael Hulme at 305-318-1864 to RSVP. CALABASH, N.C. - The Coast Guard will hold a formal public hearing for the investigation into the sinking of the motor vessel Miss Calabash II Wednesday at 9 a.m. Coast Guard marine investigators have recalled the crew of the Miss Calabash II to obtain statements and finalize the timeline of events leading up to the sinking. Facts collected at this hearing will be developed into a conclusion to be presented in the Coast Guard's final investigative report. The Coast Guard will also be taking statements from the owner, master, and technicians that worked on the vessel and several passengers via phone. The Coast Guard's investigation is intended to determine the causes of the accident and obtain information that may prevent or reduce the occurrence of similar incidents. ### Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790. The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future. |
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