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Snug Harbor Marina; San Juan Island, Washington

San Juan Island, Washington | 1988-Jul-04

Initial Notification: A 30-foot pleasure boat refueled at Snug Harbor Marina and then docked at its moorage slip. The owner noticed smoke in the engine compartment; when he opened the hatch there was an explosion and fire which eventually sunk the boat and caused a 70-gallon gasoline spill. USCG district 13.

Incident Details
Products of concern:Gasoline
Total amount at risk of spill: 70 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 48° 33.16′ North
Longitude (approximate): 123° 5.76′ West