RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1983, 40’ Cat-Ketch Cabin Sharpie Wooden Auxiliary Sailboat w/Diesel Engine, Engine Type/Manufacturer Unknown
  
  On 01/06/2019, at about 04:30 a.m., this vessel was anchored near Purdy Spit on Puget Sound/Henderson Bay located near Gig Harbor, WA in Pierce county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, the vessel was at anchor at the above location.  Storm and heavy winds caused the anchor line to break.  The vessel capsized and drifted under the Purdy Bridge where it sank to the bottom.
  
  NOTE:  The BAR does identify a Transient Male who apparently does occupy the vessel on occasion.  The vessel was un-occupied at the time of incident.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value $10,000
  PFD Wear N/A
  Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A
  