On Tuesday July 3, 2012 at Nashville Shores Marina in Davidson County, a 30'' Sea Ray caught on fire while docked in its slip, burning to the water line and subsequently sinking. (Vessel 1) 

As Vessel 1 burned, it caused fire damage to vessels docked immediately on either side. Vessel 2, a 43'' houseboat, received fire damage on its starboard side. 

Vessel 3, a 39'' Chris Craft, received fire damage on the port side.



Accowner, he dectected smoke originating from his bilge pump while adrift in open water. At that time he returned to dock at Nashville Shores Marina, when 30 to 40 minutes later his friend noticed more smoke and flames from the same location. They immediately attempted to put out the flames with the vessels fire extinguisher, but was unsuccessful. The bilge pump was located at the stern of the vessel in the engine compartment.

Due to the amount of fire damage, it was impossible to inspect any equipment.
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