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F/V SUSAN II

Manasquan, NJ    2008-Jul-02

F/V SUSAN II, a clam dredge, sank approximately 1/2 mile NE offshore of Manasquan Inlet, NJ. Cause unknown. USCG reports 2 mile wide by 30 yard long sheen moving in a south/south west direction along shore. No shoreline impacts reported.


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Incident Response Documents

July 11, 2008 Update 2008-Jul-11
Incident Command Update 1000 Hours 2008-Jul-03
July 3 Update 2008-Jul-03

Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Products of concern: diesel
Amount spilled (approximate): 1,000 - 2,000 gallons
Total amount at risk of spill: 2100 gallons

Latitude (approximate): 40° 6.42' North
Longitude (approximate): 74° 1.45' West

Counter measures:
On-Water Recovery: Evaluated but not used
Shoreline Cleanup: Not applicable