Sunken Vessel, M/V YOUNG GUNS; Hopedale Canal, South LA
Hopedale Canal, South LA | 2008-Nov-13
Initial Notification: On the afternoon of 13 Nov. 2008, the USCG requested scientific support related to a lightering and salvage operation on a fishing boat sunk in the Hopedale Canal, South Louisiana. This is a small canal that runs off the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) and is just above Lake Ameda. The position was reported as 29° 49’ 11” N Lat. 089° 39’ 21” W Long.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel Fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 400 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 49.18′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 39.35′ West |