General NewsLatin AmericaMA State WireME State WireNew HampshireNH State WireRI State WireTrending NewsU.S. News Beachgoers Stunned as Damaged Hovercraft Grinds to a Halt on New Hampshire Shore by Madison Thomas June 19, 2023 written by Madison Thomas June 19, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 92 In a surprising turn of events, a hovercraft en route from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia ended up as an unusual spectacle on the beach. After it sustained a sizable three-foot rip in its skirt, the decision was made to intentionally beach it. The owner of the former Canadian Coast Guard craft informed authorities about the danger of operating the damaged vessel, leading to the decision to halt its journey at Hampton Beach on Saturday. The incident resulted in no injuries. The colossal air-cushioned vessel, powered by two propeller-like fans, drew attention from curious onlookers as it remained stationary on the shore amidst rainfall. Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno commented that the usually crowded beach was rather deserted due to the poor weather conditions. The hovercraft came ashore near nests of piping plovers, a species of endangered seabirds. However, the birds remained undisturbed by the unusual beach activity, he added. Repairs to the vessel were completed by Sunday morning, enabling the hovercraft to continue its journey. It set off towards Portland, Maine, before proceeding to its ultimate destination, Nova Scotia, Canada. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Damaged HovercraftWhat happened to the hovercraft traveling from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia?Who owned the hovercraft and was anyone injured?What was the response to the grounded hovercraft on the beach?Were any environmental concerns raised due to the hovercraft’s emergency landing?What happened to the hovercraft after it landed?More about Damaged Hovercraft Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Damaged Hovercraft What happened to the hovercraft traveling from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia? The hovercraft suffered a 3-foot tear in its skirt, and as a result, was deliberately run aground on Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. Who owned the hovercraft and was anyone injured? The hovercraft was privately owned and had previously served as a Canadian Coast Guard vessel. There were no injuries reported from the incident. What was the response to the grounded hovercraft on the beach? The grounded hovercraft turned into an unexpected spectacle for beachgoers. Despite the inclement weather, passersby took interest in the large, air-cushioned vessel. Were any environmental concerns raised due to the hovercraft’s emergency landing? The hovercraft landed near some nests of piping plovers, an endangered species of seabirds. However, authorities confirmed that the birds remained undisturbed by the activity. What happened to the hovercraft after it landed? The hovercraft was repaired by Sunday morning following the Saturday beaching. It then resumed its journey, first heading to Portland, Maine, before proceeding to Nova Scotia, Canada. More about Damaged Hovercraft Canadian Coast Guard Hovercraft Basics Piping Plovers Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Travel to Nova Scotia You Might Be Interested In Ambush kills 7 Israeli soldiers in Gaza City, where battles rage weeks into devastating offensive What Happens If You Don’t Resume Student Loan Payments? 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She enjoys exploring new recipes and culinary trends, and she is always on the lookout for new and exciting flavors to try. previous post Family suing San Diego cemetery after remains of Juneteenth trailblazer missing from burial plot next post Blinken opens second day of talks in Beijing on mission to ease soaring US-China tensions You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 5 comments MarineTechGuy June 19, 2023 - 2:59 am That 3-foot tear wouldve been quite a task to repair, kudos to the team who got it back up n running! Reply TravelBugJane June 19, 2023 - 5:23 am From Cape Cod to Nova Scotia on a hovercraft, sounds like quite the adventure. well, before the landing part I mean. Reply BeachLover44 June 19, 2023 - 10:32 am wow, that’s crazy!! never thought i’d see a hovercraft at hampton beach. good nobody got hurt. Reply BirdWatchr101 June 19, 2023 - 12:28 pm glad to hear the piping plovers were ok. these little guys are already endangered as it is. Reply RainyDaySam June 20, 2023 - 12:27 am Figures, it was a rainy day. We don’t get much action on the beach when the sun’s not out. Missed the hovercraft drama. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
