RedactedNarrative: On August 4, 2017, the following information was reported to agents.  Vessel LA 8955GC was moored to the pier, located along the Amite River/Diversion Canal in Livingston Parish.  A large vessel passed travelling in a downstream direction in the canal creating a large wake.  When the wake from said vessel struck vessel LA 8955GC, it caused it to take on water and subsequently sink.  The vessel causing the large wake remains unidentified.  Vessel LA 8955GC was unoccupied at the time of the incident.  
  Vessel LA 8955GC was found to be equipped with all of the proper required safety equipment.  Alcohol is not expected to be a factor in this occurrence.  There were no citations issued as a result of this incident.