Towncreek Marina Minor Mystery Spill; Towncreek Marina, Beaufort, North Carolina
Towncreek Marina, Beaufort, North Carolina | 1994-Feb-05
Initial Notification: On February 5, 1994, approximately 50 to 75 gallons of #2 fuel oil from an unknown source was reported in the area of Town Creek Marina, Bogue Sound, Beaufort, North Carolina. Weather at the time was overcast sky, temperature 35?F. No obvious source or responsible party was found and USCG MSO Wilmington initiated cleanup activities. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads, tourism.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | #2 fuel oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 75 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 34° 42.50′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 76° 43.00′ West |