On August 27, 2023, I, Offs, both of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call for a sailboat that struck the Bay Bridge.

When we arrived on scene, there was a white sailboat approximately 51 feet in length displaying the name "True North" hailing from Lewes, Delaware. It was anchored, and the mast was broken from the base and was in the water. There were 5 people on board with no injuries and no visible damage to the Bay Bridge.

After conducting an interview, Operator1 stated that they were going under the same part of the bridge that they always go under, but today when they went under they hit the top. When the mast made contact with the bridge, it snapped and fell over onto the vessel's canopy. The vessel was unable to navigate back to the Bay Bridge Marina due to the damages. Tow Boat US arrived and advised that they will be towing the vessel back to the marina.

A boating accident report was completed. Pictures were taken of the vessel and the bridge. Witness statements were completed. 

All events occurred in Queen Anne's County.
Ches Bay & Tribs-Bay Bridge Ea
Stevesville                   