Does anyone remember the Ship in Bay City Michigan the Jupiter that blew up?

Answer 1

Gee I don't but maybe my parents/sister do!

My dad was born in Bay City Michigan.


Historical Note
The Gemini's sister ship, Jupiter, was involved in a marine disaster in Bay City, Michigan on September 16, 1990. The Jupiter was moored to a pier and discharging its cargo of gasoline, when a passing ship, Buffalo , created a surge that broke her loose. A fire and explosion ensued, and one man was drowned. There was considerable legal action taken, ultimately resulting in an ejudication that was subsequently appealed by the owners of the Buffalo. The findings of the Court of Appeals upheld the original decision, which assigned 50% of the responsibility to the Buffalo (for her excessive speed), 25% to the dock operator (for rotten wood pilings) and 25% to the Jupiter (for improper procedures in unloading her cargo). It makes interesting reading.

The report of the National Transportation and Safety Board is available. See:

NTSB Report Number - MAR-91-04 , Adopted on 10/29/1991 .
Order NTIS Report Number - PB91-916404 .
Title: Explosion and Fire Aboard the U.S. Tankship Jupiter
Bay City, Michigan September 16,1990.

Answer 2

That was so hot they had to call in Williams, Boots & Coots Firefighters and Hazard Control Specialists of Port Nechels, Texas to put it out. Those are the guys who put out oil fires. Nasty scene.

Answer 3

Of course I do, you just mentioned it.