F/V Betty K; 7 miles west of Half Moon Bay, CA
7 miles west of Half Moon Bay, CA | 2010-Apr-02
Initial Notification: USCG Coast Guard Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC of the F/V Betty K that sank approximately 7nm west of Pillar Point (near Half Moon Bay, CA). She sank at 1425hrs (local time) with up to 300 gallons diesel fuel on board. A USCG vessel on-scene reported a 1000' sheen trailing to the south at 1445hrs (local time). Trajectory support was requested.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 300 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 37° 30.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 37.98′ West |