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Fishing Vessel; Hood Canal, Washington

Hood Canal, Washington | 1985-Nov-19

Initial Notification: Early on the morning of November 19, 1985, a fishing vessel carrying 300 gallons of gasoline caught fire and sank in 70 fathoms of water in Hood Canal. The vessel's fuel tanks breached, creating a sheen on the water. USCG district 13.

Incident Details
Products of concern:Gasoline
Total amount at risk of spill: 300 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 47° 35.27′ North
Longitude (approximate): 122° 58.80′ West