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F/V Granny B; Pamlico Sound, North Carolina

Pamlico Sound, North Carolina | 1998-Apr-20

Initial Notification: On April 20, 1998, the F/V Granny B sank in 10 feet of water in Pamlico Sound North Carolina following a collision with the pleasure craft Adom II. The terry Ocracoke crew reported a light sheen coming from the sunken vessel. The Granny B was reported to have approximately 700 gallons of diesel onboard when she sank. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom.

Incident Details
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 70 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 35° 13.45′ North
Longitude (approximate): 76° 12.69′ West