Operator #1 Stated to the Effect: The weather started to get bad so we started to head back and a wave came over the front of the boat. Then the boat started filling with water.

Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling southbound on the Delaware River in the vicinity of Camden City, Camden County, NJ. It should be noted the water was rough due to stormy conditions. As Vessel #1 was traveling south, a vessel approaching from the opposite direction was creating a large wake. 

Operator #1 attempted to navigate through the approaching vessel's large wake, subsequently taking a wave over the bow, and swamping the interior of Vessel #1. As Vessel #1 began to sink, all occupants donned their type III PFD's and departed the vessel into the Delaware River. A McCallister Tug Boat and Philadelphia Marine Police Unit learned of the incident via VHF Channel 16 and were able to rescue all four individuals from the water without incident. Vessel #1, now partially submerged, was towed to the Gloucester City Marina by Troop Vessel. Operator #1 was advised of the vessel's whereabouts and made arrangements to remove the vessel at a later date.

No injuries were observed or reported.

DELAWARE RIVER
CAMDEN                        