Behavior of Oil
Galeta Island, Canal Zone, Panama| Subject | Behavior of Oil |
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| Posting Date | 1968-Dec-13 |
Bunker C fuel oil is a heavy product with an API gravity that ranges from 7 to 14. Marine diesel oil has an API gravity of 31.3, and a pour point of 23 degrees C. Strong seasonal winds pushed the slick towards Galeta Island. Sand beaches, rocky coasts and mangroves along the island were oiled. Oil collected in a small bay on the island. An estimated 8,000 barrels of oil remained in the bow section of the wreck and leaked at a rate of 50 barrels per day.
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