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Oil Spill; Redwood Creek, Redwood City, California

Redwood Creek, Redwood City, California | 1986-Aug-19

Initial Notification: At 1110 on August 19, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (CCOTP), Alameda, California, was notified by the sailing vessel, Crimson Tide, that approximately 2,000 gallons of viscous oil had been observed from Dumbarton Bridge at Redwood City. USCG district 11.

Incident Details
Products of concern:Oil
Total amount at risk of spill: 2,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 37° 29.66′ North
Longitude (approximate): 122° 13.56′ West