WATCH LIVE: John Wayne's former yacht the Norwester is slowly sinking near San Juan Islands
KING 5 Staff
The Norwester, formerly owned by film legend John Wayne, is semi-submerged off the north end of Henry Island in San Juan County, according to the Coast Guard.
On April 17, the 76-foot vessel sustained heavy damage hull. The eight people on board were rescued.
The Coast Guard has issued a Captain of the Port Order to the vessel's owner, requiring the owner to take necessary action to salvage the vessel.
As of May 9, the vessel was being held in position with multiple anchors. A sheen containment boom was also deployed to help mitigate any environmental impact.