MARAD launches investigation into discovery of boat

An investigation has been launched by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) following the discovery of a submerged vessel at Hampton Court Seawall, Essequibo Coast back in 2018.
The boat was reportedly found by a group of fishermen whose net had come into contact with a large object. The vessel, Comte Nazildo, was subsequently brought to shore.
The fisherman, Prem Lall, of Sparta Essequibo Coast, who is the owner of a fishing boat “God Speed”, claimed that he was returning from sea when the discovery was made.
The men dived under water to cut the net when they found the boat. The following day, the men returned to the location using a GPS system and towed the boat they discovered back to shore.
The matter was reported; however, to date, no one came forward to claim the boat. As such, the Police reported the matter to MARAD and an investigation was launched. This came to light after a report was published in another section of the media where it was highlighted that the crew of the sunken vessel may be missing.