Ninigret Pond Dredge Barge sank; Ninigret Pond, North Block Island Sound, NY
Ninigret Pond, North Block Island Sound, NY | 1985-Apr-17
Initial Notification: A dredge barge sank in 7-14 feet of water in Ninigret Pond, North Block Island Sound. There are 800 gals of diesel on board an a light sheen can be seen in the area. Position of sinking is 41 21.5N 71 38.5W and the inlet is 50-100 yards wide winds are NW 20 w/high gust becoming SW 20 tongith through 4/18.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Latitude (approximate): | 41° 21.50′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 71° 38.50′ West |