Documented vessel 1171906 displaying the name Compermise on its stern was traveling in Hawks Channel from West Palm to Key West at approximately 30 knots just south of Sugarloaf Key. it ran aground on West Washerwoman Shoal south of Sugar Loaf Key. Operator was trying to avoid crab trap buoys when he turned had to starboard and ran in to the hard coral bottom. He attempted to power of several times. He imminently requested assistance and was towed off the shoal by tow boat out of Big Pine. Due to there being damage to the prop he was towed to Safe Harbor in Key West. There he stated to us that he only estimated the damage to be 12,000 dollars. There was not apparent damage to the structure of the hull.
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