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T/V PROBO GULL; Delaware River

Delaware River | 1990-Oct-19

Initial Notification: On October 19, 1990, the tank vessel PROBO GULL grounded in the Delaware River near Mantua Creek with 250,000 barrels of #2 oil onboard. The starboard stern section was stuck in the mud bottom. USCG district 1.

Incident Details
Products of concern:#2 oil
Total amount at risk of spill: 10,500,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 39° 42.00′ North
Longitude (approximate): 75° 31.80′ West