On this day a report of a sinking vessel was dispatched to Officer at Point Cadet Marina slip # G3.  Upon arrival officer observed a vessel that was completely sunken at the given location.  Owner was on scene talking with his friend who stated he was sleeping on the vessel and around 6 am he went to use the restroom and noticed water on the floor and realized the vessel was sinking.  friend then exited the vessel to dock and contacted Harbor Master.  Harbor master stated he tried to contact Marine Patrol and did not receive a answer.  When Harbor master approached vessel it had already completely sunk.  Vessel damage was from deck down where motors and living quarters went underwater. Vessel was in good condition.  Owner stated the plastic water in-take pipe on inboard engine had a crack in it causing vessel to take on water and sink.
Biloxi                        