A boating accident occurred on Oct 26, 2012 at approximately 4:00pm in the area of the west passage near Ft. Getty. R.I. EPO then  responded to Ft. Getty to meet with the owner of the vessel involved in the accident. Owner advised that he had been diving with 3 of his friends on the west side of Beavertail.  He further stated that when all four got back into the boat after diving, it was apparent that the boat was taking on water from the transom.  Owner then tried to drive the vessel back to Ft. Getty when the transom peeled back and the boat took on water immediately.  Three subjects were wearing wet suits and remained in the vessel; the fourth subject was wearing a life jacket.  All four were picked up by a private boater in the area. The USCG then met the vessel and brought the victims to Ft. Getty where they had launched. None required medical attention. The vessel sank and was a complete loss.  The boat was aged and had a hull failure causing it to swamp and then sink.
JAMESTOWN                     