On the evening of 07/03/2011 vessel #1 was returning from the fireworks display in the Tred Avon River. Vessel #1 had 6 people on board and was traveling up the Choptank River. According to the opererator of Vessel #1, he was travelling at approximatlly 15 knots looking for the Hambrooks Red light. He advised the visibility was poor. Operator collided with the Rip-Rap on Hambrooks Light Jetty. He advised that no one was hurt but the vessel was taking on water. He called a friend to pick them all up. He advised he did not call authorities about the accident until the next day because he did not know who to call.

Operator Of Vessel#1 insisted that the Red Navigation light was out however several witnesses saw the Nav. light working at differnt times through the night and int the next morning.

Operator of vessel #1 was charged with Rules of the Road Violation Violations and Failure to Maintain Proper Lookout
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