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Towboat David Dunnigan; Ohio River MM 897.5

Ohio River MM 897.5 | 2015-Mar-19

Initial Notification: On March 19, 2015, the Towboat David Dunnigan sank along the Right Descending Bank of the Ohio River at MM 897.5 with approximately 3,000 gallons of #2 Diesel onboard. USCG Sector Ohio Valley requested trajectory, fate, and effects.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Diesel fuel
Total amount at risk of spill: 3000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 37° 25.08′ North
Longitude (approximate): 88° 25.50′ West