Operator# 1 stated to the effect: I was driving my boat down the river when I felt my boat hit something; My boat then slowly started to take on water.

Investigation revealed: Vessel# 1 was traveling south in the Delaware River in the area of buoy #25 located in Delanco Township, Burlington County, when Vessel# 1 struck a submerged object, and began to take on water. As a result of the collision, Vessel# 1 sustained damage to the stern, specifically a hole in the hull. Vessel# 1 also sustained damage to the drive shaft, rendering the vessel inoperable. Vessel# 1 was immediately towed to Dredge Harbor Marina by Sea Tow Delaware without incident. Operator# 1 and Occupant# 1 donned Type II PFDs while being towed to Dredge Harbor Marina. No injuries were reported or observed. Boarding Report #07-77B was completed as the result of this accident.

DELAWARE RIVER
DELANCO TOWNSHIP              