F/V Lewis and Clark, Sinking at Dock
- Location
- Whittier Small Boat Harbor, end of “A” dock
- Time/Date
- The spill occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. July 24, 2003. USCG Marine Safety Office Anchorage reported the spill to DEC on July 25th at 2:15 p.m.
- Spill Id
- 03239920502
- Product/ Quantity
- Engine oil and diesel fuel. Coast Guard responders on scene estimate that approximately 3 gallons of engine oil and a small amount of diesel fuel was released when the vessel sank. The vessel owner estimates that less than 50 gallons of diesel and 15 gallons of lube oil remains on board the vessel.
- Cause
- Vessel Sank at dock, cause of sinking is under investigation by the Coast Guard.
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July 26, 2003
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