Officer located vessel #1 after it put out a distress call. The vessel was disabled, taking on water and about to ground. The officer took the vessel under tow to keep it away from the rocky shoreline. There were 2 P.O.B. on board. A fire boat came along side and started pumping the vessel out . A commercial tow vessel came and took the vessel under tow. The officer observed water coming in under the deck near the portside strut area. The operator had cut his hand but refused treatment. The vessel was towed to a marina and hauled out. No other injuries and no alcohol involved. The officer advised that the bilge in vessel #1 was not working properly.
Essex MD                      