A cruise ship bound for the Bahamas was struck by a fishing boat east of Nantucket early Saturday morning, according to the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard received a report at 2:25 a.m. that the fishing vessel Gabby G had struck the midsection of the Norwegian Pearl, according to Petty Officer Ryan Noel, a Coast Guard spokesman.
A man on the Gabby G was treated on the vessel for a minor injury, Noel said. No other injuries were reported.
The cruiseliner was able to continue toward its destination. The Gabby G sustained damage and returned to New Bedford about 6 p.m. Saturday, Noel said.
Noel said there was heavy rain and low visibility in the area at the time of the incident.
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