A collision occurred last Friday between a 60-foot sportfishing boat and the USS Midway, a retired naval aircraft carrier now serving as a museum in San Diego Bay. This resulted in an estimated damage of $100,000. David Koontz, the museum's Marketing Director, confirmed that the historic ship's hull was intact and there were no disruptions to its operations. However, the incident is still under scrutiny by San Diego Harbor Police, as reported by NBC 7 San Diego.
The event occurred near the Unconditional Surrender statue, drawing the public’s attention with the loud noise of the impact. According to Sergeant Armando Ramirez of the Harbor Police, several witnesses called in. The police later arrested the fishing boat’s captain on suspicion of operating the vessel while under the influence, the San Diego Union-Tribune informed us. The boat suffered minor damage, and none aboard were injured, the sergeant detailed, emphasizing that the USS Midway did not sustain significant harm despite the initial report of extensive costs to rectify the damage. In the aftermath, a video surfaced on social media from WarshipCam, increasing the visibility of the collision.
Following the incident, Harbor Police intercepted the sportfishing boat near the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, and the captain now faces charges. While the USS Midway remains operational for visitors, the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances that led up to the incident, per The San Diego Union-Tribune.
