An Army Reserve landing craft from California ran aground on Puffin Island (near Kodiak) rupturing a diesel tank in the event.
The Monterrey was taking supplies for Marines to Bethel Alaska.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/09/12145335-174-foot-army-landing-craft-runs-aground-spills-fuel-into-alaskan-bay?lite
The Monterrey was taking supplies for Marines to Bethel Alaska.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/09/12145335-174-foot-army-landing-craft-runs-aground-spills-fuel-into-alaskan-bay?lite
Estimates are that 8,00 to 15,000 gallons leaked near Chiniak Bay. Too bad they haven't got electric boats. One comprehends the harm to clams, seaweed and a plethora of good sea foods and hope the government learns from the disaster.
ttp://www.adn.com/2012/06/09/2498169/army-vessel-runs-agrond-off-kodiak.html
image credit U.S. Coast Guard
image credit U.S. Coast Guard
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