F/V Absolutely

Off Murrels Inlet South Carolina        2009-Nov-06

On November 6, 2009, USCG Sector Charleston reported the 63 foot fishing vessel Absolutely sank approximately 20 miles off Murrels Inlet South Carolina with 1700 gallons of diesel fuel on board.


Note: Documents are posted chronologically and early reports likely contain factual errors. These errors may be corrected in a later report.


Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Cause of incident: Sunken Vessel
Products of concern: diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 1700 gallons

Latitude (approximate): 33° 24.18' North
Longitude (approximate): 78° 33.49' West