Julie N. oil spill

The Julie N. is a Liberian tanker that was involved in an oil spill occurring on the Fore River on 27 September 1996 in Portland, Maine.

The 560 foot (170 m) ship was carrying over 200,000 barrels (32,000 m3) of heating oil and was headed towards a docking station in South Portland to unload its contents.

Local and state authorities quickly responded to the disaster with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection assuming command of the clean up process.

Wildlife remained safe for the most part, as few animals died or were seriously injured as a result of the spill, although the Maine DEP recorded approximately 1600 soiled birds.

An estimated 38,000 U.S. gallons (140,000 liters) of petroleum were unable to be cleaned up and traces of oil can still be found in the region dating back to this disaster.