RedactedNarrative: On Wed. June 04,2014 shortly after midnight, Delaware City Volunteer Fire Co was notified of an overdue vessel out of Port Mahon that was thought to possibly be in the area of Ship John LightHouse. Subject responded for search from C and D Canal to Leipsic River. Vessel operated by licensed Captain, 50 ton. Passengers 3 in the front passenger seat and occupant2 behind Victim3 in the bench seat on Port side. Operator exited Delaware City Branch Canal headed South to area of search. When in the Delaware River, Operator asked Victim3 to turn down the brilliance on the SIMRAD navigation screens on board, Operator''s set to radar and Victim3 set to chart plotter. While Victim3 was attempting to adjust screens Operator observed the jetty directly off the bow with the rocks exposed of 3 plus feet and had no time to even react. Operator and Victim3 both stated that they were running at 36 knots. The vessel hit the North Reedy Point Jetty, POI 39 33 45.92 by 75 33 36.30 and continued over it. Operator, Victim3 and Victim2 were all thrown forward on impact and landed on the floor going into the berthing area. Victim3 and Victim2 exited out the rear door and observed the vessel sinking at a fast rate stern first, they made it to the bow, Operator exited through the drivers side window and met all on the bow. Vessel sunk in C and D Canal at, FRP 75 33 36.30. All three swam to Reedy Jetty and were picked up and transported by Port Penn VFC and GoodWill VFC.
  Accident occurred shortly after mid night, was an incoming tide approx. 3-4 high, the distance from the POI to the Number two Marker Light on the end of the N. Jetty is 108 yards, the approximate length of the Jetty from the Marker light 2 to shore is 437 yards, A.N.T. USCG Philadelphia conducted a test on the light on 06-04-14 at approx 1130 hrs. and determined it was in working order at the time of the collision. FRP from POI is approx. 53 yds. to the East. The Town of Delaware City is approx. 2 Mi''s North of the Jetty.
  Operator was issued a Citation for Negligent Operation, excessive speed for conditions.
  Writer inspected vessel after it was salvaged and observed major structural damage to the bow, support ribs inside buckled and a penetration at the keel the size of a silver dollar. Starboard side mid ship showed a separation in the chime and a slice-hole approx 1 foot just above the keel. Port side Stern had the most extensive penetration, 22" ahead of stern from the water line down 14" and a length of approx. 34" this caused the vessel to sink at such a rapid speed. 
  Writer used a Garmin etrex Legend to obtain the POI, and a Bushnell Sport 600 Range Finder to get the distances.