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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