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F/V Andromeda; Off Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Off Cape Cod, Massachusetts | 1988-Aug-08

Initial Notification: On August 8, 1988, the fishing vessel Andromeda was reported sunken in the open ocean 40 miles east of Cape Cod. The vessel's tanks contained an estimated 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG district 1.

Incident Details
Products of concern:Diesel fuel
Total amount at risk of spill: 6,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 41° 47.28′ North
Longitude (approximate): 69° 25.12′ West