Salvors Prepare to Refloat Grounded River Cruise in Lake Barkley
Salvage operations for the grounded American Jazz riverboat in Lake Barkley are expected to begin Friday, the Unified Command said Thursday. A safety zone
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Salvage operations for the grounded American Jazz riverboat in Lake Barkley are expected to begin Friday, the Unified Command said Thursday. A safety zone
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A unified command is continuing to work on a salvage plan for the grounded American Jazz cruise ship on Lake Barkley near Cadiz, Kentucky. Dive operations were
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