On 08/25/11, V1 was towed by St. Augustine Fire & Rescue Marine unit to the Douglas Crane Park Boat Ramp around 8:30 pm due to mechanical malfunctions. At approximately 12:00 am on 08/26/11, the two subjects were able to fix the vessel and launched the vessel heading north towards the 312 Bridge. The weather included bands of high winds, rain and choppy sea states due to the effects of Hurricane Irene. The  deteriorating weather resulted in the vessel taking a wave over the stern and  it caused the vessel sink.
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