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Off point arguello, california

M/V Doric; Off Point Arguello, California · NOAAORR-6534

issued
1987-12-14 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1987-12-28 00:00Z
self-cancels
1987-12-28 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
34.573, -120.645
vessel
M/V DORIC
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

M/V Doric; Off Point Arguello, California.
Off Point Arguello, California.
1. At 1524 on December 14, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California, was notified by the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Unit that they were en route to a mayday distress call. The 140-foot motor vessel Doric was taking on water in 20-25 foot seas, and the captain and crew were preparing to abandon ship. The entire crew was rescued and brought to Long Beach Harbor. USCG district 12.
2. COMMODITY: DIESEL, LUBE OIL.
3. POSITION 34.573N 120.645W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 6534: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/6534

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