July 18, 2026

Authorities Locate Sunken Vessel Following Boat Disaster Near Alcatraz; Recovery Efforts Underway

The sunken remains of the Volare have been located at the bottom of San Francisco Bay — not far from where the 49-foot cabin cruiser capsized in a tragic incident believed to have killed four of the 20 passengers aboard.

Divers and rescue teams have discovered the submerged hull of the Volare in San Francisco Bay following a catastrophic capsizing incident in the vicinity of Alcatraz. The 49-foot recreational vessel went down carrying 20 people aboard, with authorities confirming that at least four individuals perished in the disaster.

The wreckage lies at the seafloor near the location where the cabin cruiser overturned. Ongoing efforts are focused on locating and recovering the bodies of those unaccounted for in the tragedy.

Investigation into the circumstances surrounding the capsizing remains active as teams work to piece together details of how the incident occurred and whether additional safety measures could have prevented the loss of life.