F/V NANCY JANE; Vermilion Bay, Louisiana

Vermilion Bay, Louisiana | 1991-Apr-03

Initial Notification: At approximately 1720, April 2, 1991, the fishing vessel NANCY JANE reportedly struck something underwater while fishing near gas and oil production facilities near the Southwest Pass of Vermilion Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. NANCY JANE, a wooden-hulled vessel, sank at the scene in 10 feet of water with her decks awash and approximately 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel and about 50 gallons of lube oils onboard. The NANCY JANE was about 7 miles from land and 45 nautical miles west-southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana, presumably releasing oil. Weather at the scene was reported as winds southeasterly at 10 to 15 knots with 2- to 3-foot choppy seas. Forecasts indicated that similar weather could be expected for the next 24 to 48 hours with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds. USCG district 8.