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Amoco Cadiz Disaster, The
The Amoco Cadiz was a VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier), owned by Amoco, split in two after running aground on Portsall Rocks, three miles off the coast of Brittany (France), on March 16, 1978, resulting at that time in the largest oil spill ever, currently the fifth-largest in history, though its ranking may vary depending on criteria.
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When did it take place?
06-March-1968Where did it take place?
Of the coast of BrittanyFrance
Who was involved?
Crew and others involved
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Category: Ecological
Added: 30-Apr-2008
Category: Ecological
Added: 30-Apr-2008
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