While operating on the Shrewsbury River , in the area of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, vessel #1 became disabled, subsequently drifting south with the inbound current.  As the vessel approached the bridge, operator #1 was able to use the bow thrusters and secured a line to the north east bridge abutment.  Unaware the vessel was secured under the counterweights, the bridge tender stated the scheduled bridge opening.  The Rumson Sea Bright Bridge is a Bascule Bridge, therefore while the opening was in operation, the counterweight of the raised eastern leaf subsequently lowered onto Vessel #1, striking the top of the cabin. The initial impact caused the vessel to start capsizing, and subsequently began taking water over the port side.  The Rumson- Sea Bright Bridge tenders were immediately made aware of the situation, and stopped the bridge opening. Vessel #1 was freed from the bridge and Towed to Carriage House Marina. There was no damage to the bridge. 

The mechanical failure on vessel #1 was a hydraulic fluid line failed causing a loss of steering.
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