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Vessel Mr. Claude discharge into unnamed bayou; Buras, LA, USA

Buras, LA, USA | 2019-Jul-14

Initial Notification: 14 July 2019, near MM 22 on the Lower Mississippi River, the 35-foot towing vessel Mr. Claude sank in an unnamed bayou in the vicinity of Mega Industries fleeting area. The vessel was reported to have 100 gallons of diesel onboard. Approximately 40x20 ft dull and rainbow sheen observed around the vessel.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 29° 21.91′ North
Longitude (approximate): 89° 34.54′ West