RedactedNarrative: V1 struck West Washerwoman Shoal. V1 went aground at West Washerwoman shoal.
  
  The boating accident investigation revealed that Operator did anchor up Christmas Night, (12/25/16), South East of West Washerwoman Shoal. The distance he anchored up from the shoal is unknown but at some point it caught and held fast away from the shoal. This is evident by the statements from both occupants that the breaker on the fuse panel popped for the anchor winch when an attempt to retrieve the anchor was made. This happens when the anchor is held fast and too much force is applied by the anchor winch during retrieval. Operator did not set an anchor watch alarm as required as an ordinary practice of seamen. Operator stated he was over-tired, being awake for 13-14 hrs, and that he could not hear alarms very well. 
  
  Both occupants made statements during their interviews that Operator was running back and forth between the anchor and helm when the anchor was being retrieved. The vessel was in gear and under power heading east towards the anchor which was held fast. The vessel was not aground at this time. 
  
  When the anchor finally broke free the vessel stopped heading east and took on an opposing course of 288 degrees, West to North West. This direction is towards the northern most Cable Run inside Hawks Channel (Chart 11446). This Cable Run is what Operator stated he followed the entire length of the Florida Keys. 
  
  He stated his plans were to continue west towards Key West after weighing anchor that morning. The vessel was in gear and under power when it struck West Washerwoman Shoal. This was evident in statements made by Operator and the evidence provided by the damage path. The vessel’s engine shut off upon impact. Operator re-started the engine and attempted to power off the shoal based on his statements. His attempts were un-successful and the engine kept shutting down. Heavy winds and swells forced the vessel farther and farther up onto the shoal. The vessel came to rest at several points, keeling over to port. Eventually the rudder was ripped from the vessel and it was able to clear the entire shoal.