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Chandelier islands, la

Sunken Tug; Chandelier Islands, la · NOAAORR-7651

issued: 2007-05-25 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2007-06-08 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2007-06-08 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: Gulf of Mexico
position: 29.667, -88.883
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Sunken Tug; Chandelier Islands, LA.
Chandelier Islands, LA.
1. On the afternoon of 25 May 2007, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a sunken tug off what was at one time part of the Chandelier Islands. The tug, identified as the BRET HUNTER, was carrying 6000 gallons of diesel fuel and reported to be slowly leaking. The small amount of sheen generated was reported to dissipate quickly.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 6000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.667N 088.883W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7651: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7651

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