RedactedNarrative: On June 28, 2018, EPO investigated a boating accident that occurred at the jetty (wall) in Point Judith's Harbor of Refuge.  The accident occurred on 6-25-18 when operator was operating his aux. sailboat from Stonington, CT to Newport.  In the vicinity of the west gap going into Galilee, his 20HP diesel inboard engine stopped running.  The winds began to pick up and the swells were 2-4 ft.  He stated that he realized he would have to abandon ship because of the danger in crashing into the wall.  He then jumped into his dingy and left the area.  His boat was seriously damaged and broke apart against the rocks. Pieces of his boat were found on East Beach in Matunuck the next day.  The boat was a total loss.