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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Daily Mail
Unbelievable moment 'boozy' boat captain slams into USS Midway warship in broad daylight
A San Diego man was arrested after crashing his 65-foot vessel into the USS Midway and allegedly fleeing while under the influence. Frank D'Anna, 40, was driving his private boat, dubbed the Offshore Lifestyle, when the watercraft collided head-on with the port side of the decommissioned aircraft carrier just before 2 pm on Friday. A viral video of the crash - captured by WarshipCam - shows the unbelievable moment the vessel collided with the historic warship in broad daylight. D'Anna's significantly smaller motor vessel can be seen approaching the monstrous aircraft carrier head-on before the destructive crash. The private vessel, allegedly manned by a liquored-up captain, left a visible dent in the hull of the USS Midway, which now serves as a floating naval museum and one of San Diego's top tourist attractions. The crash caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, including repainting and repairs to the ship's corrosion prevention system, a spokesperson for the USS Midway told Fox News. Witnesses reported hearing a loud impact as they watched in horror near the popular 'Unconditional Surrender' statue - a landmark sculpture based on the famous World War II kissing photo - located just feet from the iconic aircraft carrier. 'We received calls from several witnesses,' officials said, adding that bystanders reported that the 'impact was very loud.' Despite the damage, no injuries were reported and the suspect's vessel sustained only minor damage and was not at risk of sinking. Authorities said the boat fled the scene following the collision but was intercepted in the San Diego Bay near the Coronado Ferry Landing. The boat's operator was later arrested after all seven individuals aboard the vessel were questioned by the police and identified D'Anna as the boat's driver at the time of the crash. He has since been charged with Boating Under the Influence, hit and run, and operating a vessel with a blood alcohol content over .08, according to authorities. If convicted, D'Anna could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The shocking footage quickly went viral, drawing both concern and mockery online. 'You can't park here sir,' one user quipped. Another joked: 'Your Honor, the Midway pulled right out in front of me.' The damaging crash has also raised concerns among locals and tourists about maritime safety. 'I mean it's sad,' James Hickson, a downtown resident of the iconic Southern California city, told 10News. 'If drunk driving is the case, it's pretty sad that you would make that decision to put a lot of folks in danger.' Jagjit Bhambra, a Navy veteran visiting the Midway, questioned how such an incident could happen in daylight. 'I think we need to examine who was the captain of the little boat, why was he so close, how he did not notice such a massive ship in front of him,' Bhambra said. His wife, Mary Bhambra, suggested security upgrades may be warranted. 'It's a famous ship. Maybe a fence around it or something like that… a lookout for approaching hazards,' she said. The Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum have not issued additional public statements as the investigation remains ongoing. The USS Midway is one of the most iconic features of San Diego Harbor, attracting millions of visitors annually. Named after the pivotal June 1942 Battle of Midway, the USS Midway was built in just 17 months and commissioned on September 10, 1945, just one week after World War II ended. As the lead ship in a three-carrier class, it featured an armored flight deck and carried up to 120 aircrafts.
Fox News
22-07-2025
- Fox News
Boat captain arrested after hit-and-run crash into USS Midway museum ship: police
NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A 60-foot private vessel collided with the USS Midway in San Diego on Friday afternoon, leading to the arrest of its captain for allegedly boating under the influence and fleeing the scene, according to a Harbor Police spokesperson. The collision occurred just before 2 p.m. on July 18, officials confirmed to Fox News Digital. Authorities say the vessel struck the hull of the USS Midway, leaving a visible dent on the side of the historic decommissioned aircraft carrier, which now serves as a naval museum and popular tourist attraction. The impact drew the attention of bystanders near the iconic "Unconditional Surrender" statue, a sculpture inspired by the famous World War II image of a sailor kissing a nurse at the end of World War II. The statue stands near the USS Midway. SPORT FISHING BOAT VIOLENTLY CRASHES INTO MESCHUTT BEACH JETTY, INJURING FOUR "We received calls from several witnesses," officials said, adding that bystanders reported that the "impact was very loud." Though the fishing boat initially fled following the collision, Harbor Police intercepted it near the San Diego-Coronado Bridge. No injuries were reported. The suspect's vessel had only minor damage and was not at risk of sinking. NTSB LAUNCHES 'GO-TEAM' OF SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATORS AFTER BROOKLYN BRIDGE STRUCK BY MEXICAN NAVY SHIP Police said that preliminary estimates place the damage to the USS Midway at over $100,000. The suspect's identity has not been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. MASSIVE SAILING VESSEL COLLIDES WITH BROOKLYN BRIDGE IN DRAMATIC NYC CRASH CAUGHT ON CAMERA Officers arrested the boat's captain on suspicion of operating under the influence and vessel hit-and-run. WarshipCam's video of the collision, posted on several social media sites, quickly went viral, showing the moment the vessel approached the historic aircraft carrier. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "You can't park here sir," one person commented on the video. "Your Honor, the Midway pulled right out in front of me," another person joked. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Yahoo
Boat captain arrested after collision with USS Midway in San Diego
Harbor Police arrested a boat captain for operating under the influence after his vessel struck the USS Midway and fled the scene, with the collision captured on viral video (Credit: San Diego Web Cam)
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
VIDEO: Private boat crashes into USS Midway; captain arrested for hit-and-run
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Harbor Police have confirmed that a private pleasure craft collided with the USS Midway Museum ship Friday afternoon, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage to the historic vessel. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. on July 18 near the Embarcadero. According to authorities, the boat struck the hull of the USS Midway, denting the side of the decommissioned aircraft carrier, which now serves as a museum and popular tourist destination. San Diego Web Cam, which offers live streaming webcam views of downtown San Diego and the bay from multiple cameras, captured the moment the collision occurred, as seen below. Harbor Police say the captain of the private vessel fled the scene but was later located and arrested. He is facing charges of hit-and-run and is also suspected of operating a boat under the influence. No injuries were reported, and the USS Midway remained open to the public following the incident. An investigation into the collision remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
