San Diego Bay witnessed unexpected excitement last Friday when a sportfishing vessel, "Offshore Lifestyle," collided with the iconic USS Midway Museum. The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department has since arrested 40-year-old Frank D’Anna for alleged Boating Under the Influence (BUI), hit and run, and operating a vessel with a Blood Alcohol Content over .08, as detailed in a report by the Port of San Diego.
While the USS Midway, a renowned piece of naval history turned museum, sustained damage estimated at $100,000, its structural integrity remains uncompromised. This was confirmed by the museum's Marketing Director, David Koontz, who pointed out that there were no disruptions to museum operations following the incident. According to Hoodline, this event occurred near the Unconditional Surrender statue, causing a stir among waterfront onlookers.
Additional information from the authorities was shared with Hoodline, revealing that multiple witnesses reported the collision, which led to the eventual arrest of the vessel's operator. Though the "Offshore Lifestyle" suffered minor damage, those on board were not injured. Sergeant Armando Ramirez told the San Diego Union-Tribune that despite costly damage, the iconic ship wasn't significantly harmed.
