F/V Beverly J; Salt Point State Park, Bodega Bay, California

Salt Point State Park, Bodega Bay, California | 1987-Jun-04

Initial Notification: At 0520 on June 3, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by Coast Guard Group, Bodega Bay that the 45-foot fishing vessel Beverly J had run hard aground in Gerstle Cove, approximately 400 meters from an entrance to Salt Point State Park. The vessel had 200 gallons of number 2 diesel fuel on board. The vessel operator was rescued uninjured. At daybreak on June 4, U.S. Coast Guard personnel arrived on scene and observed that the vessel had partially broken up, spilling about 100 gallons of number 2 diesel. There was a noticeable odor and sheen emanating north of the Beverly J for about 35-50 meters. USCG district 12.