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Adrift Barge Richardson Rock; Richardson Rock, San Miguel Is, CA

Richardson Rock, San Miguel Is, CA | 1984-Dec-13

Initial Notification: Barge adrift about 4 mile NW of Richardson rocks - off San Miguel Island, CA. Contains 5k barrells oily waste water, 10% make up of diesel and crude. High seas (18-24 ft) and strong winds (NW 30-45kts) are making it dificult to attach lines.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 34° 8.98′ North
Longitude (approximate): 120° 34.45′ West