ALBANY, New York (Dec. 13, 2003)–Oil pollution responders take a short break Dec. 13, 2003 during the clean up efforts caused by the capsized Stellamare, a 289-foot heavy-lift cargo ship that overturned in the Port of Albany while transporting cargo. USCG photo by PA 3 Mike Lutz
Updated: February 5, 2026 (Originally published January 31, 2008)
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