Vessel 1 , a 12-meter commercial tour vessel, operated by Captain 1 was underway on starboard track sailing on a southeast course towards Newport, RI.  Vessel 2 , a 24' sloop was on port track sailing a westerly course towards Jamestown, RI.   Captain 1 stated that at the last minute, Vessel 2 suddenly turned to port and collided with Vessel 1.
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