Fishing boat hits Norwegian cruise ship traveling from Boston to Bermuda

Fishing boat hits Norwegian cruise ship traveling from Boston to Bermuda

By Lindsey Thorpe

Source: Boston 25 News

7/31/2022

A cruise ship bound for Bermuda was delayed after striking a fishing vessel off the coast of Nantucket on Saturday.

The U.S. Coast Guard said it received a report of the collision involving the Norwegian Pearl at 2:25 a.m.

A spokesperson said a fishing boat, called the Gabby G, struck the Pearl’s midsection.

One minor injury was reported aboard the Gabby G, officials said. No injuries were reported on board the cruise ship.

The Norwegian Pearl was ultimately cleared to continue traveling into the Atlantic Ocean towards Bermuda. The Gabby G, however, was towed to New Bedford and arrived around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, officials said.