THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING EAST OFF THE NORTH RIVER INTO BARNETT'S CREEK WHEN HIS VESSEL STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT.  HIS VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER IMMEDIATELY.  operator CONTACTED SEA TOW AND HIS VESSEL WAS REMOVED FROM THE WATER.
 
THIS VESSEL WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE ACCIDENT.
GRANDY