RedactedNarrative: On 06/07/2018 the operator was traveling east in Jefferson Lake Canal in a 2018 24 ft. Carolina Skiff (LA 3273 PU) with passengers occupant 1, occupant 2 and occupant 3 as they were traveling to conduct research for the LSU Ag department. While in transit the vessel struck a submerged object at approximately 32 mph and damaged the motor as it was detached from the transom in 4ft of water.  Nobody was injured in the accident and PFD's were worn by all persons onboard.  Agents went back to the coordinates of the incident and confirmed the submerged object appeared to be a sunken vessel. No drugs or alcohol are believed to be involved in the incident.