RedactedNarrative: At approximately 0600 on june 27, 2015,  the operator of the 21 foot ranger 520vx and passenger left east chicago marina soon after being entered into a fishing tournament.  The team headed east toward the us steel - gary works breakwall to locate fish.  
   
  As the team continued to fish, the north winds  increased up 25 kts as well as the waves building 3 to 6ft with an occasional 8 ft, according to the weather report and confirmed by operator.
   
  At approximately 0730, the operator placed the bow of his vessel toward the breakwall in attempt to catch fish along the wall.  
   
  The waves began to crash over the stern of the vessel and fill the back of the boat with water.  The two bilge pumps began pumping  out the water, according to operator, until they were no longer able to keep up with the amount of water continuing to come over the stern.
   
  The motor would not start due to occurring water damage. The trolling motor was not powerful enough to keep them from hitting the break wall.
   
  Damage to the side and bow of the vessel was caused by the rocks around the break wall allowing more water in and then to ultimately capsize the vessel.  
   
  The passenger was able to jump onto the wall while  the operator (operator) was thrown into the water when the boat capsized.
   
  The passenger helped the operator onto the wall where they walked into us steel for help when noticed by workers in the area. 
   
  U.s. coast guard responded by land and us steel ems and fire also responded to the area.
  Corporal and myself, officer responded soon after to gather facts and photographs of the accident.
   
  Alcohol was not a factor in the accident. 
  Life jackets were worn by both subjects. 
  No injuries were sustained from the accident. 
  The vessel was capsized and all of its belongs were submerged and scattered along the breakwall in the water near us steel.
   