Vessel 1 (V-1) was under tow by Vessel 2(V-2) when the bow of V-1 became swamped causing it to pitch up.  During this V-1 sustained damage to the bow benches which were all broken free of the vessel and caused damage to the railing.  Along with this one passenger of V-1 was removed from the vessel due to the forces involved and another passenger jumped into the water to get them back to safety.  V-2's operator stated that he saw a wake coming in and slowed down prior to the incident.  He stated that he had approximately 100 feet of tow line out and had V-1 in a stern tow with a bridle system connected to the front of each pontoon of V-1.  The operator of V-2 also stated that he was making 6.1 kts while conducting the tow.
Potomac River
Washington, DC                