RedactedNarrative: On this date, SSGT and I were detailed to a vessel fire near the Brandywine Shoal Light House in Lower Township, Cape May County. Upon our arrival, I observed a white vessel completely engulfed in flames. Prior to our arrival, we were informed that the victims were out of the water and secured on a civilian vessel. 
  
  Operator #1: While we were under way, smoke began fill the engine compartment of the vessel. I attempted to extinguish the fire. The fire got out of control and we were forced to exit the vessel. 
  Witness #2 stated in effect: I observed smoke coming from the vessel. Once the smoke appeared to be out of control, we assisted the operator by bringing him and his passenger on our vessel. 
  
  
  Investigation revealed: 
  Vessel #1 was underway heading north on the Delaware Bay. While underway, a fire started in the engine compartment and was unable to be extinguished by the vessel operator and passenger. The vessel operator and passenger put on their PFDs, exited the vessel into the bay and were picked up by a passerby a short time later. 
  
  No injuries were reported or observed. 
  
  Lower Township Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the vessel fire. The vessel sunk, and was not recovered.
  