RedactedNarrative: The operator, with 50 years experience, had autopilot engaged when the vessel  struck a submerged object and rapidly took on water and sank. The vessel was not traveling in the channel, but the operator stated  in previous trips he had safely navigated these waters without incident. At the time of the accident, there was an extreme low moon harvest tide.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Waterford