The Hollyhock was hit in the stern by the 62,000-dwt Mesabi Miner (built1977) on Sunday morning in northern Lake Michigan after the USCG ship hit ahard spot in ice during cutting work.

No injuries and no pollution resulted from the collision, a USCG spokesmantold the Times Herald.

But Hollyhock sustained significant damage to its stern and fantail, while theInterlake Steamship vessel was damaged in the bow.

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