FV Jessica Ann; Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Cape Elizabeth, Maine | 2000-Feb-22
Initial Notification: On 2/22/00 at approximately 0900 EST the fishing vessel Jessica Ann sank off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine (just south of Portland, Maine) [43? 32.0 N 070? 11.1 W]. The vessel sank in 150 feet of water and was carrying an estimated 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The USCG reported a slight sheen, presumably coming from the the vessel's fuel vents. USCG district 1.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | diesel fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 12,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 43° 32.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 70° 11.10′ West |