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“A Whale” to Begin Testing in the Gulf This Weekend – Will it Work?

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Rick SpilmanJuly 3, 2010

“A Whale” is by far the biggest oil skimmer ever built.   The bigger question question may be, “Will it work?”  The converted oil/bulk ore carrier is currently docked in Boothville, La., docks as it is made ready for 48 hours … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged A Whale, BP spill, Gulf of Mexico, oil skimmer
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