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Off la jolla, ca

Recreational Vessel Tussler Sunk; Off la Jolla, Ca · NOAAORR-10008

issued
2019-11-13 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2019-11-27 00:00Z
self-cancels
2019-11-27 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
32.867, -117.621
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Recreational vessel TUSSLER sunk; off La Jolla, CA.
off La Jolla, CA.
1. On November 13, 2019, the 66’ recreational vessel TUSSLER sank at roughly 17.5 NM due west of La Jolla, CA. The vessel was reportedly carrying 800 gallons diesel fuel and no sheen/slick was observed when she went down. USCG Sector San Diego contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support in the event the vessel leaks.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 800 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 32.867N 117.621W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10008: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10008

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