Off. reported that an accident occurred on July 20, 2011 approx. 5 mile west of Block Island.  The accident occurred between a lobster boat  and a sail boat.  According to both parties, the collision happened approximately 5 mi. west of Block Island in federal waters and in heavy fog. The lobster vessel struck the port side of the sailboat with its bow causing $15,000 damage and $1200 to the lobster boat
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