Eleanor Island Oil Spill, Johns Pass, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

September 1993

Abstract

Oil pollution in or near coastal areas of Pinellas County, Florida. A collision between two barges and a freighter in 1993 caused oil to spill into Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and local waterways.

Alt Text

A group of people standing on a sandy beach near the water's edge with trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky. The beach has gentle waves lapping at the shore.

Keywords

Oil spills, Surveying

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Treasure Island (Fla.); Eleanor Island (Fla.); Johns Pass (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00230

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Eleanor Island Oil Spill, Johns Pass, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 42.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/42