Vessel #1 was cruising east in Barnegat Bay, in the vicinity of ICW #47. For unknown reasons a mechanical failure ignited a fire in the engine compartment, causing gasoline fumes to explode. The back ac of the vessel was blown off. Both  persons on board jumped overboard. At this time  vessel #1 ,fully engulfed, drifted north and became partially submerged. 
USCG, Ocean County Sheriffs department  and Sea Tow arrived on scene. The vessel was allowed to burn so all fuel on board would be consumed.
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