RedactedNarrative: The sailboat operated by owner was Headed northbound on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River.  He called for a bridge lift at the Gilmerton Bridge.  When the railroad bridge lifted and the green light allowing passage was illuminated operator stated he started through the highway bridge and his mast struck the bridge breaking a navigation light causing $1,200 damage and $2,500 damage to the bow pulpit on his vessel.  The Gilmerton Bridge is owned by the City of Chesapeake, Virginia.