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Towboat Rebecca Lynn; Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan | 2015-Mar-31

Initial Notification: On March 31, 2015, the Towboat Rebecca Lynn reported a hull breach west of the Straits of Mackinac in Lake Michigan. USCG Sector Sault Sainte Marie requested trajectory, fate, and effects for the potential release of the 1500 gallons of diesel onboard.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Collision
Products of concern:Marine Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 1500 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 45° 52.30′ North
Longitude (approximate): 85° 10.60′ West