RedactedNarrative: Vessel 2  was towing this documented Harbor Master houseboat. They started to notice the bow taking on water, while conducting a side by side tow.  As they made it near the 259.5 mile maker on the Ohio River Meldahl Pool the towed vessel was taking on enough water that the boat cleats began to break.  At this time the vessel that was being towed started sinking nearer to shore. The towers disconnected the lines and left the vessel at N 38, 42,157', W 83, 02.868" and 10.3' of water, partially sunk.