High Island #472; Gulf of Mexico

Gulf of Mexico | 2000-Apr-05

Initial Notification: Between 0130 and 0530 local time on 5 April 2000 an estimated 300 gallons of oil with an API of 39 was spilled from a platform located at 28? 15' 54.7" N, 94? 04' 39.0" W which is near the Flower Garden Sanctuary. A slick 1/2 mile by 100 yards has been reported approximately 1/2 mile SW of the platform. There is a potential total of 600 barrels that could be released. USCG district 8.