Sinking Vessel Lifted from Shinnecock Commercial Fishing Dock

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A sunken vessel at the Shinnecock commercial fishing dock was removed on Friday, according to Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman.

The Southampton Town Parks Department supervised the removal of the 40 foot fishing vessel, which had been abandoned, fallen into disrepair and ultimately, started to sink in Shinnecock Harbor, a release from the supervisor's office said.

The United States Coast Guard led the effort and contracted with Miller Environmental and Long Island Crane& Rigging to lift the boat by crane to the dock and remove any fluids, the release said.

Southampton Town Parks Director Kristen Doulos and Maintenance Supervisor Jon Erwin helped direct the effort; the boat was retrieved in one piece and placed in a containment area on the dock where it will remain until proper disposition can be determined, the release said.

The owner did not respond to numerous communications made by the town attorney’s office; the boat’s owner will be charged for the removal and back dockage fees, the release added.