Waadah Is mystery Slick; Waadah Island Strait of Juan de Fuca
Waadah Island Strait of Juan de Fuca | 1985-Mar-31
Initial Notification: Off of Neah Bay, 1 mile off of Waadah Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca a mystery slick was sighted by fisherman and confirmed by USCG boat and help slick was 1 mile by 1/4 mile of heavy black oil (bilge pumped from ship probably). CG helo overflight reported oil slick moving offshore and beginning to show signs of breaking up. Winds reported ESE 10-20kts.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Latitude (approximate): | 48° 24.14′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 124° 36.09′ West |