M/V Nadine Baker; Green River, KY

Green River, KY | 2004-Nov-18

Initial Notification: MSO Louisville contacted the Western River SSC in regards to a vessel that sank on the Green River. The M/V NADINE BAKER sank in 40 feet of water at river mile 28.5 (LDB). The vessel came to rest on its starboard side. Divers plugged 6 out of 8 vents, the two remaining vents were underneath the vessel. The vessel had 10, 000 gallons of fuel oil #2 on board at the time of the sinking. On scene observers indicate that approximately 500 to 1000 gallons of product were released. Sheens stretched 16 miles downstream, in some places bank to bank. There were no indications of wildlife impacts. Following the vent plugging, no further releases were seen. Boom is in place and around 20 gallons of product has been recovered. Divers are on scene and plans to salvage the vessel are being considered.