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T/B B95; Sabin Point, Providence, Rhode Island

Sabin Point, Providence, Rhode Island | 1988-Mar-16

Initial Notification: On March 16, 1988, the tank barge B95, carrying 90,000 barrels of number 6 fuel oil, was reported aground at Sabin Point on the Providence River in Providence, Rhode Island. No product was reported released as a result of the grounding. USCG district 1.

Incident Details
Products of concern:Number 6 fuel oil
Total amount at risk of spill: 3,780,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 41° 47.10′ North
Longitude (approximate): 71° 22.74′ West