Tug Christina; Alligator River, Engelhard, North Carolina
Alligator River, Engelhard, North Carolina | 1995-Feb-07
Initial Notification: On February 7, 1995, MSO Hampton Roads received a report of an unknown amount of oil on the Alligator River, near Englehard, North Carolina. The source of the spill was believed to be the tug Christina, which had recently left the area. Approximately 20 to 40 gallons were in the water and a boom was placed around the area. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, pompoms.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | diesel and bilge slops |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 40 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 35° 40.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 76° 1.00′ West |