A 1977 40 foot sloop was returning to the West River from the Chesapeake Bay at night under power.  He ran into a pound net causing damage to the net and poles (unknown amount) and $6700 damage to the vessel (prop shaft).   The operator stated he was unfamiliar with the area and had never seen a pound net before.  He was charged with failing to keep a proper lookout.   There were no injuries.
Galesville