On 4/25/09, at approximately 1800 hrs. that there was a burn fire in the area of Harness Creek on South River. Once on scene the writer met with the owner of the vessel, "Anna Stesi", a 34.7' 1996 Bayliner. Owner was onboard the Tow Boat US Vessel (Reliant); his wife and guest were taken to Selby Bay Marina by a samaritan. The vessel had burned to the water line and sank there were no injuries. Owner stated that he had recently serviced the vessel changing the fuel water separator unit. Owner refueled the vessel Anna Stesia, then he and his guests were cruising at 15 knots heading to the Rt 2 Bridge on South River. When they passed the mouth to Harness Creek the starboard engine backfired and the rpms dropped to zero. Owner cut the throttle and went below to investigate and saw smoke coming out of the vent. he opened the engine hatch, saw the fire, and tried to put it out with a fire extinguisher but flames were too much.
Annapolis                     