Brown Water V
Tug
Historical Notes
Vessel along with four barges in tow collided with the bridge connecting South Padre Island to the mainland. Five people perished when their vehicles plunged 85 feet into the water. Another 13 were rescued from the water.
Incident
Incident Details
| Date of Loss | 9/15/2001 |
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| Loss Year | 2001 |
| Loss Month | 9 |
| Loss Day | 15 |
| Wreck Type | Collision |
| Outcome | Unknown |
Voyage & Location
| Body of Water | Gulf of Mexico |
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| Location | South Padre Island, Texas |
| Cargo | Coiled steel and Phosphate |
Loss
| Lives Lost | 5 |
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