On 08-20-12 at 7:15 a.m., vessel 1 was underway traveling east (upstream) on the Illinois River at marker 268.  Operator of vessel 1  was underway (within the river channel) on the north side of the river channel attempting to pass a barge in tow (underway on the south side of the river channel) and struck an unknown submerged object causing extensive damage to vessel 1 propeller, propeller shaft, rear strut, hull, rudder and rudder log.  No personal injuries occurred to the operator or passenger.
Morris                        