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Assateague island minor mystery spill; east of assateague island, virginia

NOAAORR-7003

issued: 1994-04-12 00:00Z
status: cancelled 1994-04-26 00:00Z
self-cancels: 1994-04-26 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: North Atlantic Ocean
position: 37.972, -70.697
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Assateague Island Minor Mystery Spill; East of Assateague Island, Virginia.
East of Assateague Island, Virginia.
1. On April 12, 1994, a mystery oil slick was reported to MSO Baltimore by USCG Group Eastern Shore. The spring weather was overcast, winds 15 knots, and calm seas at one to two feet. USCG district 5. Keyword: FLIR.
2. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN.
3. POSITION 37.972N 070.697W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7003: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7003

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