Anastasia J. L.
On 7 October 1970, a heavy storm caused a breach in the hull of Anastasia J. L., resulting in the flooding of the machine room. The 33 crew members abandoned the vessel and reached safety as the tanker was sinking.
The shipwrecking led to the spillage of 18,500 tonnes of oil 360 nautical miles
off the coast of Azores.
Source:
- HOOKE, Norman, 1997, Maritime Casualties 1963-1996, second edition, LLP Limited, London
Name: Ananstasia J.L.
Date: 7 October 1970
Location: Portugal
Accident area: 360 miles northeast of Azores
Cause of spill: leak
Type of pollutant: Venezuelan crude oil
Quantity spilled: 18,500 tonnes
Ship type: tanker
Date built: 1952
Flag: Greek
Last update: March 2009