Accident investigation revealed:  Vessel #2 was crossing the river in an Easterly direction from Pennsylvania to New Jersey at a slight up river angle.  Vessel #1 was heading north up river.  Neither operator saw the other vessel until the vessel were within 10 feet of each other.  Vessel #1 subsequently struck vessel #2 on the starboard side amidships caving in the side above the waterline about 6 to 8 inches.
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