FV Seven Seas; entrance to Galveston Bay

entrance to Galveston Bay | 2001-Apr-26

Initial Notification: On April 26, 2001, at about 1300 local time, a 66' shrimp vessel sank near the entrance of Galveston Bay at 29? 19.75'N, 94? 37.1 W. The vessel is carrying an unknown amount of diesel and lube oil. A USCG overflight has reported a 50 yard wide by 2 mile long slick trending to the west from the sunken vessel. At this time, it is suspected that the vessel continues to leak product. USCG district 8.