In March of 1989, an oil tanker tragedy occurred, spilling gallons of crude oil and effectively becoming one of the most overwhelming environmental disaster in United States history. Headed for Long Beach, California, the Exxon Valdez struck Prince William Sound’s Bligh Reef in Alaska and proceeded to spill up to 38 million US gallons of oil over the course of a few days. The aftermath was staggering as it impacted both relief personnel as well as wildlife.
There have been multiple reported factors leading to the incident; the most widely reported being the Exxon Valdez captain, Joseph Hazelwood, was drinking heavily the night of the incident and not in control of the ship. Other possible factors include improper maintenance of the Raytheon
There have been multiple reported factors leading to the incident; the most widely reported being the Exxon Valdez captain, Joseph Hazelwood, was drinking heavily the night of the incident and not in control of the ship. Other possible factors include improper maintenance of the Raytheon