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Wrightsville beach, nc

Sweet Dreams; Wrightsville Beach, Nc · NOAAORR-7693

issued
2007-09-04 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2007-09-18 00:00Z
self-cancels
2007-09-18 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
34.180, -77.803
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Sweet Dreams; Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Wrightsville Beach, NC.
1. The sailboat, Sweet Dreams, ran aground in Masonboro Inlet, adjacent to Wrightsville Beach, NC at approximately 2300 hours on 9/3/07. USCG Wilmington, NC notified NOAA SSC at approximately 0930 hours on 9/4/07. It was reported to the SSC that the vessel sank and broke apart. Approximately 375 gallons of #2 fuel oil was on board the vessel when she ran aground. Due to warm ocean temperatures in the mid-80's F. and warm air temps in the 90's F, most if not 100% of the fuel oil would be expected to evaporate and dissipate within 24 hours or less from the time of the incident. Vessel owner hired salvage company to inspect vessel. Salvagers confirmed that fuel tank breached and empty. No reports of product observed in water or on shoreline.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: #2 DIESEL FUEL OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 375 GALLONS. TAGS: GROUNDING.
3. POSITION 34.180N 077.803W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7693: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7693

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