PHOTO: 150-foot boat lost in tsunami now just miles from North America — First confirmed large piece of debris to cross ocean — “Canada was still monitoring the boat Friday evening for marine pollution”
By ENENews
March 24th, 2012
Japanese fishing boat lost at sea in tsunami found off Canada | KING5.com Seattle
KING5 Seattle
March 23, 2012
The office of Senator Maria Cantwell (D, WA) reports to KING 5 News the 150-foot vessel was located drifting about 120 nautical miles off the Queen Charlotte Islands. […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association is aware of the situation as well.
It is estimated the boat would make landfall in about 50 days, but it will likely be removed by then because it is a hazard to navigation. […]
Sen. Cantwell issued a statement saying there needs to be a clearer response and cleanup plan for tsunami debris.
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