On 6-4-12 DEM Off. was dispatched to Banister’s Wharf to take a boating accident report involving two boats that occurred off of Black Pt., Narragansett. Off. arrived on scene where the USCG escorted both vessels.  Vessel 1 (PREVAIL) was a 48’ cruiser out of Cape Neddick, ME, and Vessel 2 (KETT) was an auxiliary sail out of New York.   According to witness statements, the KETT, vessel 2, was under power and motoring in a northeasterly direction when Vessel 1, the PREVAIL closing in from the stern at about 7 o’clock struck Vessel 2 (KETT) on the port side.  Off examined the boat and reported that the safety lines were broken, the stanchions were bent and the mast stays were snapped.  The PREVAIL had scuffs and scratches on the starboard bow. Operator1 stated that the PREVAIL was struck on the side by the KETT when he slowed down at the harbor entrance near Ft. Adams.  He also told Off. that he doesn’t spend much time at the wheel while cruising.  Off. issueD V1 a citation for failing to keep a proper look-out.  ESTIMATED DAMAGES OF BOTH VESSELS ARE OVER $2000.
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