RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to effect:  We took the boat for a short ride north, and turned around to head back to the marina.  On the way back, we struck something underwater with the port side of the boat.  We started to take on water so went straight back to the dock.  Nobody saw what we hit underwater.
  
  All witnesses have concurring statements.
  
  Investigation revealed:  Vessel #1 was traveling south in the vicinity of Intracoastal Waterway marker #91, Long Beach Township, when it struck an unknown submerged object.  The object punctured the port bow hull below the waterline, causing the vessel to take on water.  The vessel was removed at Morrison's Marina.  A breach in the hull approximately 8.5 inches by 3.5 inches was observed near port bow.  The accident was reported at a later time so I was unable to determine what had caused the damage to the vessel.  No injuries were reported.