F/V Crystal Star sunk; Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA
Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA | 2017-Nov-29
Initial Notification: On November 29, 2017, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for a fishing vessel sunk just off the Southwest shoreline of Catalina Island, CA. The F/V Crystal Star had grounded near Salta Verde Point, Santa Catalina Island and later sank with 120 gallons of diesel on board. USCG requested a trajectory analysis.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | Diesel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 120 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 33° 18.40′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 118° 26.96′ West |