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F/V Ace; Dana Point, CA

Dana Point, CA | 2005-Nov-28

Initial Notification: The 58 foot F/V Ace capsized in the early morning hours of Saturday, 26 November 2005, with an estimated 1,500 gallons of diesel and 50 gallons of lube oil on board. At 0924hrs, Sector Los Angeles reported the vessel approximately 2 miles west of Dana Point with a one acre sheen. The vessel later sank and the vents were being plugged prior to salvage.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:diesel, lube oil
Total amount at risk of spill: 1,500 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 33° 24.48′ North
Longitude (approximate): 117° 39.00′ West