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Block island sound, ny

Tugboat Richard K Adrift; Block Island Sound, Ny · NOAAORR-9008

issued
1985-01-19 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1985-02-02 00:00Z
self-cancels
1985-02-02 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
41.218, -72.143
vessels
TUGBOAT RICHARD KTUG SEEMS
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Tugboat Richard K Adrift; Block Island Sound, NY.
Block Island Sound, NY.
1. Tugboat Richard K was adrift in Block Island Sound at 2 mi. NW of Little Gull Is with 20,000 barrels of gasoline onboard. Current conditions include 20-30 kts winds from teh W and 8-10 ft seas. The tug seems to be heading toward Block Island. Last position reported was 41.14N and 71 49W
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 41.218N 072.143W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9008: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9008

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Timeline · 4 messages since 1985-01-19 · closed 1985-05-01

  1. Block island sound, ny this message1985-01-19 → 1985-02-02
  2. East long island sound1985-03-04 → 1985-03-18
  3. Long island sound, bartlett reef, ny1985-03-05 → 1985-03-19
  4. Ninigret pond dredge barge sank; ninigret pond, north block island sound, ny1985-04-17 → 1985-05-01

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