Vessel (1) V1 left Key West Harbor en route to the Dry Tortugas. The operator of V1 said he set the auto  pilot then went below for a cup of coffee and the vessel ran aground at Sand Key. Sand Key is a shallow coral reef and this vessel went aground at approximately 24 knots. This vessel had extensive damage to its hull and all of its running gear. Damaged items include fiberglass,props,shafts struts,rudders,trim tabs,transducers intake boxes, etc.
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