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Nassau County approves a grant to remove 4 derelict boats

One of 4 derelict vessels in Nassau County (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – The Nassau County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to allocate $77,500 for removal of four derelict/abandoned vessels.

Nassau County announced the move in a Facebook post.

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Posted by Nassau County, FL on Thursday, August 25, 2022

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission reports that derelict vessels are a hazard to the public, and they need to be removed and destroyed.

The County received approval from the FWC to remove four derelict vessels as follows:

  • White antique cabin cruiser located in the St Marys River, west of Crandall Road
  • White Columbia Sail located near the southeast bank of Tiger Island, across from the Pogy Plant in Fernandina Beach
  • White ASPT Houseboat located on the east side of Piney Island in the marsh approximately 200 yards north of the railroad tracks
  • White S2 Yacht located in the marshes, north of State Road 200, near the Shave Bridge

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