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Six Miles Off Shore: The Wreck Of Montebello
Posted by National Public Radio: Ina Jaffe on October 18th, 2011
National Public Radio: A task force is evaluating the risk posed by a sunken oil tanker, the S.S. Montebello. It went to the bottom after being attacked by a Japanese submarine in World War II.The state and federal officials want to know if the the ship is still carrying it's cargo of oil and if it could escape.
At stake is a coastline known for its stunning scenery and wildlife sanctuaries. The task force was put together a couple of years ago at the urging of State Senator Sam Blakeslee.
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