On the above date and time V-1 was Southbound on Irondequoit Bay in the Town of Webster when it struck day/night marker pole #8 located approximately 1/4 mile Northwest of Stoney Point. The impact point on V-1 was approximately 4-6" on the starboard side of the bow pulpit and embedded the marker pole about 3-4' into the bow. The hull portion of the starboard bow was crushed inward and vertically below the water line causing V-1 to take on water. Bilge pump was used sucessfully to remove water, and able to keep V-1 afloat.
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