FV Carol; Pacifica, CA
Pacifica, CA | 2000-Sep-08
Initial Notification: Sometime on the afternoon of 08SEP00, the F/V Carol capsized approximately 2 nm off Pacifica, CA, near 37? 4.55'N, 122? 32.8'W. One crewmember reported the cause of the disruption to be a rogue wave. The vessel sank today, 09SEP00, and a visible sheen about 1nm long was observed tending from the vicinity of the vessel toward shore this morning. USCG district 11.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | marine diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 37° 4.55′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 32.82′ West |