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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