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Point judith, ri

FV Patricia Jean; Point Judith, Ri · NOAAORR-8157

issued
2009-11-21 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2009-12-05 00:00Z
self-cancels
2009-12-05 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
41.358, -71.512
vessel
FV PATRICIA JEAN
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

FV Patricia Jean; Point Judith, RI.
Point Judith, RI.
1. On November 21, 2009, the wooden fishing vessel, Patricia Jean, ran aground on the south jetty of Harbor of Refuge, Point Judith, RI. She is carrying 1500 gallons of diesel fuel. No release has been reported. USCG has requested NOAA ERD support.
2. THREAT: OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1500 GALLONS. TAGS: GROUNDING.
3. POSITION 41.358N 071.512W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8157: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8157

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