Monte Ulia
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On 26 July 1970, the Spanish tanker the Monte Ulia collided with a pier on the river Thames. 500 tonnes of crude and fuel were spilled into the river. The total cost for the damages amounted to £900,000 (1.35 million euros). Cleaning costs were of £200,000 (0.3 million euros).
Sources:
- IFP, Banques de données sur les accidents de navire ayant provoqué un déversement de pétrole en mer supérieur à 500 tonnes, 1970-1974, Réf. 26 704, Janvier 1979
Name: Monte Ulia
Date: 26 July 1970
Location: England
Accident area: Thames
Cause of spill: collision
Type of pollutant: crude and fuel oil
Quantity spilled: 500 tonnes
Ship type: oil tanker
Date built: 1952
Flag: Spanish
Last update: April 2006
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