Sportfishing Boat Collides with USS Midway; Captain Arrested for DUI
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A 60-foot sportfishing boat collided with the USS Midway friday afternoon, leading to the arrest of the boat’s captain on suspicion of boating under the influence.
The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. near the Unconditional Surrender statue, a landmark adjacent to the aircraft carrier, which now serves as a museum.Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise during the collision.
The USS Midway (CV-41) is an aircraft carrier that served the United States Navy for 47 years, entering service shortly after World War II. Decommissioned in 1992, it became a museum ship in San Diego in 2004. The carrier is a significant ancient landmark, offering visitors a glimpse into naval aviation history.
The Unconditional surrender statue, located on the Embarcadero in San diego, is a popular tourist attraction. It depicts a sailor kissing a nurse, commemorating the iconic photograph taken in Times Square on V-J Day, August 14, 1945.
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