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Sunk Tug Chickamauga; Eagle Harbor, WA

Eagle Harbor, WA | 2013-Oct-02

Initial Notification: USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted the NOAA SSC at approximately 1315 PDT on 2 Oct. 2013 regarding the sunken historic wood tug Chickamauga. The tug sunk at the Eagle Harbor Marina on Bainbridge Island, WA. The local fire department contained all observable sheen.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 1000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 47° 37.27′ North
Longitude (approximate): 122° 31.27′ West