Operator and passengers on vessel #2 were fishing and were headed back to dock for ice.  His vision was obstructed by the bow of his boat and the escape hatch was in an up position.  Vessel #2 side-swiped vessel #1.  Operator of vessel #2 was criminally charged with negligent operation for speed and improper lookout.  Extensive property damage to vessel #1 and 1 injury.
Newburyport                   