Submerged Dredge Honey Island; Round Island, Pascagoula, MS

Round Island, Pascagoula, MS | 2003-Nov-19

Initial Notification: USCG MSO Mobile notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a sunk or partially submerged dredge near Round Island in Mississippi Sound South of Pascagoula, MS early on the morning of 19 November. The incident occurred at approximately 2242hrs on 18 November at position N 30 deg 17.30', W 088 deg 35.40'. This position places the dredge approximately 4 nautical miles N of Horn Island. The dredge had onboard at time of incident some 3000 to 4000 gallons No. 2 Diesel Fuel (diesel), and an estimated 200 gallons bilge slop. The dredge was salvaged and no pollution was reported