On June 12, 2010 RIDEM Officer was patrolling Brenton Point State Park in Newport when he observed a cabin cruiser aground and taking on water on Brenton Reef at 11:20 a.m.  Safe/Sea and the Coast Guard were on scene; the boat did not appear to have anyone on board at the time.  The CG said the owner/operator was at the CG station in Castle Hill reporting the accident. Officer arrived at Castle Hill and met with the owner/operator,  with his passenger.  operator stated that he was not familiar with RI waters and was not paying attention when he hit the reef at approximately 10-15 knots.  There were no injuries. Officer then cleared the scene at 12:30p.m.
Newport                       