Old Shipwreck Has Sparked Curiosity About Possible Fuel Leak

After 58 years, a shipwreck just outside of Juneau’s Auke Bay has piqued the interest of federal and state authorities. Fuel oil may be leaking from the “Princess Kathleen,” a steamship that ran aground and sank at Point Lena. Now, it may be a race against time to empty the underwater tanks before there’s a catastrophic spill.

Matt Miller, KTOO – Juneau

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