#oil-spill

#oil-spill

On March 16, 1978, the oil tanker Amoco Cadiz met its tragic fate when it ran aground on the rocky shores of Brittany, France. Owned by the American petroleum company Amoco, the massive vessel was carrying an enormous load of crude oil from Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with thousands of tons of fuel oil. As fierce storms battered the ship, its hull gave way, and within hours the tanker split apart, releasing its entire cargo into the Atlantic Ocean.

Witnesses reported seeing the Kaisei partially submerged and alerted authorities. Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the nearly 400 gallons of diesel on board.