Lines part, barges run aground in rough weather near Tampa Bay

摘要

Abarge carrying construction equipment broke away from a pushboat during rough weather and grounded on a barrier island near Bradenton, Fla. A second barge being pushed by the tugboat Abe H broke free from its spuds less than a day later and ran aground farther south on Longboat Key. The first barge broke loose at about 0300 on April 8 as a thunderstorm bore down on the Tampa area, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Both accidents are still under investigation.