Vessel 1 was traveling southbound in the ICW when it struck submerged concrete pilings.

Vessel 1 was traveling southbound in the ICW in Pinellas County.

Due to construction of a new bridge the center span of Structure C of the Pinellas Bayway was blocked by a construction barge.

Vessel 1 left the ICW and passed under the span immediately to the east of the center span.  After clearing the bridge the vessel struck submerged concrete pilings.

As a result of striking the pilings a hole was created along the keel of vessel 1. 

Through statement as well as those of his passengers the pilings were not marked at the time of the impact.

GULFPORT                      