On June 10, 2023, at approx. 1120 hrs. I, Cpl. of the Maryland Natural Resources Police was underway on the Bohemia River when I was advised by DNR Dispatch that a vessel in the area of Turkey Point was taken on water. Ofc. and I arrived on scene shortly after with the sunken vessel. Both passengers were onboard with Tow Boat U.S with PFD’s on. The vessel was almost fully submerged with the bow being exposed out of the water. 

Speaking with operator, it was advised she left her slip at Lee’s Marina in Charlestown, Maryland and was heading in the direction of Turkey Point to run the vessel after a new outdrive was installed. As she was in the channel to the entrance of North East River coming out towards Turkey Point she heard a loud bang in the engine compartment and had lost all engine power and quickly was taken on water. A Good Samaritan picked up both passengers of the stinking vessel till Tow Bow arrived. Loose items from vessel were recovered and dropped back off at Lee’s Marina per owner's request. No injuries took place.

On 6/11/2023 the vessel was pulled from the waterways by Tow Boat U.S. and placed on a trailer and transported back to the residence. No damage visible to the haul of the vessel. Appears water entered vessel from the outdrive gimbal where it appears a mechanical failure took place.

Nothing further to report. All events occurred in Cecil County, Maryland.

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