S/V Soteria; Clallam County, WA, USA

Clallam County, WA, USA | 2016-Oct-13

Initial Notification: On October 13, 2016, ERD was notified of a grounded sailboat at Sand Point, south of Cape Alava, on the Olympic Coast of Washington State. The vessel grounded on October 8, 2016. Three persons on board were rescued. The vessel is reported to have 60 gallons of diesel and multiple small gasoline tanks. Items that could be moved have been relocated above the high tide line. Salvage/wreck removal is pending. Global Diving and Salvage, POC Katy Stewart, contracted to salvage. Global visited the site Monday morning, 10/17. We expect to hear a field report and development of a salvage plan based on current condition of the wreck. No word yet on condition of on-board fuel tank and contents, estimated at 60 gal.