NewsNBC Bay Area — San FranciscoJuly 17, 2026San Francisco
Wreckage of sunken boat located in San Francisco Bay
San Francisco police have located the wreckage of a 49-foot cabin cruiser that capsized earlier this week with 20 people on board. The incident, which occurred during a memorial service, has resulted in two confirmed deaths and two individuals remaining missing.
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The recovery of the vessel wreckage is the next step for authorities in determining the feasibility of further search and recovery operations for the two missing individuals.
Key Facts
- The 49-foot cabin cruiser 'Volare' was located by the San Francisco Police Marine Unit using sonar.
- The boat sank on Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a wave.
- There were 20 people on board the vessel at the time of the incident.
- The group was conducting a memorial service to scatter ashes.
- Two people are confirmed deceased: Clifford Boisa and Tondra Madruga (also known as Tondra Miller).
- Two people remain missing: Carol Boisa and Jackie Boisa.
- Authorities are currently using a remotely operated vehicle to assess the wreckage.
- Police are evaluating whether it is safe and feasible to recover the sunken vessel.
Who's Mentioned
personCarol Boisa“One of the two individuals currently missing.”personJackie Boisa“One of the two individuals currently missing.”personTondra Madruga“A victim whose body was recovered on Thursday.”organizationSan Francisco Police Department“The agency leading the search and recovery efforts.”personRalph Boisa“A family member of the victims who provided details on the group's purpose.”otherVolare“The 49-foot cabin cruiser that sank.”personClifford Boisa“A victim who died after being retrieved from the water.”