RedactedNarrative: The owner/operator of the vessel stated that he was seal watching at the third island of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. As he was transiting from the northwest side of the island to the eastern side, he struck a submerged rock. He stated that he was approximately forty feet from the visible rocks. When he removed his vessel from the rock, he noticed it was taking on water. With the assistance of the USCG he was able to transit under the vessel's own power to Lynnhaven Marina and remove it from the water. Photos of the damage are available.