The passenger vessel Goodtime I was successfully refloated on the morning of June 29 after grounding in Buckeye Reef, Lake Erie, on the afternoon of June 27.
The US Coast Guard (USCG) stated that the initial report of the grounding was received at 16:44 on June 27. A crew from Coast Guard Station Marblehead responded to the scene and confirmed that all passengers had safely disembarked the vessel. The initial report indicated no injuries or pollution.
Commercial salvage was contracted to remove fuel from the vessel and facilitate the refloating process. At 08:20 on June 29, Coast Guard Sector Detroit received notification that the Goodtime I had been successfully refloated.
The vessel has since been transported to Port Clinton for a hull examination, and the Coast Guard's Marine Safety Unit Toledo is scheduled to conduct a damage assessment.
The Goodtime I is operated by Ohio-based Lake Erie Island Cruises and operates regular cruises around Lake Erie, according to information on the company's website.