Boat causes damage at Ballard Locks

There could be some delays Monday at the Ballard Locks after
a boat hit the gate in the smaller of the two locks connecting
Lake Union with the Puget Sound.

The Seattle Times
reports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
had to close the lock after the party boat the Spirit of 76
hit the west gate of the small lock at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

There was visible damage to a walkway. But the gate
appeared to still be holding water, according to spokesman
Dowell.

Small boats can use the large lock, but the closure could
mean delays for some vessels, the Times reported.

The Spirit of 76 is a 60-foot vessel available to rent for
tours and what its website bills as “floating parties.”