Sad Boat Accident Near San Francisco: What Happened?

Where the Boat Came From

A boat sank in the water near San Francisco, and it was a very sad and deadly event. Fire officials told us the boat was from a city called Stockton.

What Kind of Boat Was It?

San Francisco Fire Lieutenant Mariano Elias said:

• The boat was a "Volare cabin cruiser" (a type of comfortable boat with rooms inside, like a small floating house).
• It was about as tall as a three-story building.
• It was 50 feet long (that’s like five big cars parked in a row).
• It probably started its trip from the Saint Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.

What Happened on the Water?

The boat was carrying 20 people before it went under near Alcatraz Island (a famous island with an old prison). Here is what we know:

• 1 person died
• 3 people are still missing (we don’t know where they are)
• 16 people were saved from the water
• A dog that was on the boat also died

Who Were the People?

• Fire officials said the people hurt were from the Sacramento and Stockton areas (KTVU reported this).
• News station KCRA 3 is still checking to be sure where everyone was from.
• On Wednesday, the person who died was named by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. He was Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79 years old, from Sutter County.
• Everyone on the boat was there for a memorial service (a special event to remember someone who died).
• Most people on board were family members, and all of them were adults.

Help and Injuries

• The people who were rescued were brought to Gashouse Cove Marina (a small boat harbor in San Francisco).
• Three people got hurt after falling off the boat and were taken to the hospital.

Important: If you think your family member was on that boat and you want information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS right away.

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Summary

A 50-foot boat from Stockton sank near Alcatraz Island with 20 people and a dog on board. One person died (a 79-year-old man named Clifford Joseph Boisa), three are missing, and 16 were rescued. Everyone was at a family memorial service. If you may have family on the boat, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

FAQ

1. What is a Volare cabin cruiser?
It is a type of boat with inside rooms, kind of like a small house on water, used for relaxing trips.

2. Why were these people on the boat?
They were all there for a memorial service to remember someone who had passed away. They were mostly family and all adults.

3. What should I do if I think my relative was on the boat?
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to get information and help.

4. Where did the boat start its trip?
It is believed to have launched from the Saint Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.

5. How many people are still missing?
Three people are still missing after the boat sank.