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F/V Charlie Girl

Offshore, Cape Canaveral, FL        2010-May-15

Late on May 15, 2010, the shrimping vessel F/V Charlie Girl sank in 60 feet of water offshore of Cape Canaveral, FL. Crew rescued by another fishing vessel. USCG requested trajectory analysis of spilled diesel fuel.

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Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Products of concern: Diesel

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