Spills · derelict

1924 former car ferry partially sunk, astoria, or

NOAAORR-10496

issued
2022-07-28 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2022-08-11 00:00Z
self-cancels
2022-08-11 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
46.192, -123.837
vessel
M/V TOURIST NO 2
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

1924 Former Car Ferry Partially Sunk, Astoria, OR.
Astoria, OR.
1. On July 28, 2022, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the partially sunk and sheening, wood-hulled M/V TOURIST No. 2. A 300'x400' sheen is observed around the vessel located among pilings offshore of 6th Street. It was reportedly fueled recently with 500-600 gallons of diesel. USCG response staff on-scene inquired if local businesses with water intakes might be at risk.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 525 GALLONS. TAGS: DERELICT.
3. POSITION 46.192N 123.837W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10496: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10496

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