How much oil did the Exxon Valdez carry?

The Exxon Valdez was carrying approximately 53 million gallons (about 189 million liters) of crude oil when it ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 24, 1989. The spill resulted in one of the most devastating environmental disasters in U.S. history, as a significant portion of the oil was released into the pristine waters, impacting marine life and local ecosystems.