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F/V Buccaneer; Point Mugu, CA

Point Mugu, CA | 2006-Jan-06

Initial Notification: On January 4, 2006, the F/V Buccaneer sank in 1200 feet of water 2.5 miles off Point Mugu, CA, near Port Hueneme, CA. The 68-foot steel-hulled squid fishing vessel was carrying approximately 1000 gallons of diesel. Sheening was observed when the vessel sank but currently is no visible sheen.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 1,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 34° 2.80′ North
Longitude (approximate): 119° 7.02′ West