The operator was departing the Old Lyme dock. Another vessel crossed the bow of vessel 1 in the distance. The vessel made a U-turn and proceeded on a northerly course that would pass to the east of vessel 1. Vessel 2 kept easing to the port side as if to pass ahead. Operator 1 could not stop in time. Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1 amidsips on the port side. No injuries.
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