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.