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P/C Liahona Umpqua River

 
Site Contact:
Dan Heister
On-Scene Coordinator

(heister.dan@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Scholfield Creek
near Umpqua River
Reedsport, OR 97464
 response.epa.gov/liahona
NRC#: none

The Liahona is a forty nine foot pleasure craft (PC) illegaly moored near the confluence of Scholfield Creek and the Umpqua River in the city of Reedsport OR. The vessel was put onto submerged pilings by a storm packing 80-90 mph on 1/17/2012. This caused the vessel to list and take on water. USCG began the initial investigation, but later determined it was in USEPA jurisdiction and referred the case to USEPA on 2/15/12 for further investigation.


Liahona listing on the starboard side after being driven onto pilings after storm. Liahona listing after storm drove it on top of pilings. Star marks Location of Liahona Liahona on Scholfield Creek as viewed from top of levee near Champion Park. Liahona on Scholfield Creek as viewed from top of levee near Champion Park Aft starboard view of the Liahona. Midships starboard view of the Liahona showing bilge discharge hose (disconnected at the time of the photo). Midships starboard view of the Liahona showing vent hole and rub marks and worn coaming strip. Starboard view of the Liahona. Bow end view of the Liahona. Midships port view of the Liahona. Aft port view of the Liahona. Starboard stern view of the Liahona. Port stern view of the Liahona. Stern end view of the Liahona. Back of vessel
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.