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F/V Atlantic Mist; Assateaque Island, MD

Assateaque Island, MD | 1985-Feb-01

Initial Notification: F/V Atlantic Mist sank off of Assateaque Island with 6000-9000 gallons diesel on board. 2 persons drowned, 3 were saved. Currently winds are from the NE @ 10-20 knowts increasing through tomorrow to 20-30kts. Requesting trajectory info for 1) iinstantaneous release of 9K and 2) intermittant release.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 37° 54.18′ North
Longitude (approximate): 75° 2.50′ West