1999. Photographs
by E.R. Gundlach. Contact
Info: ErichEti@cs.com
Spill conditions: Unable
to enter Coos Bay, Oregon, the empty wood chip carrier New Carissa anchors offshore. Anchoring is unsuccessful and the vessel drifts
in and grounds along the shoreline on 4 February 1999. The vessel
is declared a "total constructive loss" and to prevent
spillage of 359,000 gallons IFO and 37,400 gallons diesel carried
on board, the fuel holds are ignited on 11-12 February. While waiting
for tow lines to transport bow section offshore, an unsuccessful
attempt was made to pump the heavy residual oil off the vessel.
The bow was later successfully sunk offshore but the stern remains
in place along the Oregon coast as of early 2002.
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