Historic Cruise Ship Sinks, Leaks Oil in California Delta

The 1950s-era vessel Aurora, recently sold, is leaking pollutants into the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

The ship is leaking diesel fuel and oil, prompting containment efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard and local officials.
No oiled wildlife has been observed, but a wildlife care organization has been notified.
The vessel, originally named Wappen von Hamburg, was built in Germany in 1955 and has changed ownership multiple times.
The cause of the leak is under investigation, with response crews set to conduct dive surveys and clean-up operations.
The Aurora was intended to be restored as a shoreline attraction but has faced numerous challenges over the years.