Sunken F/V; Off Foul Weather Bluff, Hood Canal, WA
Off Foul Weather Bluff, Hood Canal, WA | 2003-Oct-29
Initial Notification: NOAA ORR was notified by MSO Puget Sound the evening of 10/29 that a 58 foot fishing vessel carrying approximately 700 gallons of diesel fuel had capsized and sunk in 250-300 feet of water near the entrance to Hood Canal off Foul Weather Bluff in storm conditions. Winds were reported to be 30-40 knots with 5-7 foot swells. The last known position of the vessel was: N 47deg56.34', W 122deg 35.06' No observations of release were reported. Trajectory and weather forecasts were requested.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 700 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 47° 56.34′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 35.04′ West |