F/V Angel Dawn Aground
Oregon Inlet, NC | 2003-Mar-05
Initial Notification: On March 5, 2003 the F/V Angel Dawn ran aground and was abandoned. The ship crew was rescued by USCG. An overflight the next day showed debris and 2 sheens heading away from the shore. No shoreline and environmental impacts.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Grounding |
| Products of concern: | diesel fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 3,200 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 35° 42.16′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 75° 31.00′ West |