Barrytown, New York – On January 26, 2026, the Coast Guard Cutter Penobscot Bay responded to a report of the tug Erin Elizabeth trapped in ice near Barrytown.

The cutter broke the Erin Elizabeth free and confirmed there was no damage before operations resumed.

Homeported in Bayonne, New Jersey, the 140-foot Bay-class icebreaking tug provides search and rescue capabilities in ice-covered areas across New York City and the Hudson Valley.

The mission underscores the Coast Guard’s role in keeping waterways safe and navigable during harsh winter conditions.

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