Vessel 1 was operating (with a trolling motor) approximately 6-10 miles northwest of Ashtabula when a roque wave struck the transom of Vessel 1.  The Operator then started the main engine and attempted to shift into forward gear at which time the main engine stalled.  The Operator was unable to get the main engine restarted and another roque wave struck Vessel 1 at the transom, swamping and sinking Vessel 1.  None of the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident, although they were able to grab onto floating debris after entering the water as a result of the incident.  All of the Occupants were rescued by Good Samaritans in the area and transported to the public dock where they were met by emergency services.
Saybrook Township             