2007-10-01 08:57:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It was an oil tanker that struck a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound on March 24, 1989, while under the command of Joseph Hazelwood. It spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil into the water, creating environmental havoc. I remember hearing speculation that Hazelwood was drunk at the time of the accident.
After the spill, the Valdez was sent to San Diego for repairs (to the tune of US$30 million), then recommissioned the Sea River Mediterranean.
Geez, don't you kids know how to use Google?
2007-10-01 09:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by Lucas C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Exxon Valdez" is an oil tanker which operates out of the Valdez oil terminal in Alaska.
2007-10-01 16:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by JANE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually knew an F-15 fighter pilot at Kadena AB, Okinawa named Capt. Valdez. Callsign "Exxon."
2007-10-01 18:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The oil tanker which ran aground in Alaska
2007-10-01 16:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by MarkG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Big oil tanker spill...Google it.
2007-10-01 16:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by Beejee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋