Your browser does not support this video. Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Exxon-Valdez-Oil-Tanker-Spill-27MZIF2T5KLA.htmlConceptually similarPrince William SoundGP03XEHCompleted★★★★Exxon Valdez 25th Anniversary ClipreelGP0STO9T1Completed★★★★Action against Exxon Oil Tanker in the Bahamas - News AccessGP1SVTGPCompleted★★★★★Wrecked Oil Tanker - Aegean SeaGP03XIFCompleted★★★★The United States of Oil Spills Web Video - INT VersionGP0STOA4ACompleted★★★★The United States of Oil Spills Web VideoGP0STOA4ICompleted★★★★Mussel BoatsGP03XCLCompleted★★★★Dr. Jeremy Leggett B-Roll and SoundbiteGP03X7RCompleted★★★★Oil On BeachesGP03XDJCompleted★★★★View AllGP03X8BExxon Valdez Oil Tanker SpillThe Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound spilling hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil in Alaska. On March 24, 1989, while owned by the former Exxon Shipping Company, and captained by Joseph Hazelwood bound for Long Beach, California, the vessel ran aground on the Bligh Reef resulting in the second largest oil spill in United States history. The size of the spill is estimated at 40,900 to 120,000 m3 (10,800,000 to 32,000,000 USgal), or 257,000 to 750,000 barrels. In 1989, Exxon Valdez oil spill was listed as the 54th largest spill in history.Locations:Alaska-North America-Prince William Sound-United States of AmericaDate:30 Mar, 1989Credit:© GreenpeaceDuration:1m28sAudio format:NaturalProduction Type :B-ROLLKeywords:Aerial view-Climate (campaign title)-Disasters-ExxonMobil (Esso)-KWCI (GPI)-Marine pollution-Oceans (campaign title)-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Oil spills-Oil tankers-Toxics (campaign title)-Water pollutionShoot:Exxon Valdex Oil Spill AftermathThe Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound spilling hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil in Alaska. On March 24, 1989, while owned by the former Exxon Shipping Company, and captained by Joseph Hazelwood bound for Long Beach, California, the vessel ran aground on the Bligh Reef resulting in the second largest oil spill in United States history. The size of the spill is estimated at 40,900 to 120,000 m3 (10,800,000 to 32,000,000 USgal), or 257,000 to 750,000 barrels. In 1989, Exxon Valdez oil spill was listed as the 54th largest spill in history.Related Collections:Greenpeace Highlights: 80s (Videos)Exxon Valdex Oil Spill Aftermath (Photos & Videos)