Party boat accident in Brooklyn’s Domino Park; operator unwilling to cover damages

Liquor Cruise Boat Incident at Domino Park

Not exactly a sweet story.

The operator of a liquor cruise line on the East River reportedly expressed shock towards the owners of Domino Park for their attempt to claim around $40,000 in damages. This comes after a party boat collided with the popular park, as revealed by sources who spoke to the Post.

Two Trees Management, the real estate firm responsible for opening the park in 2018 amid a $50 million development project celebrating the historic Domino Sugar Mill, had sent a letter on Friday to various government officials urging them to investigate the incident from October 17 involving the vessel named Sir Winston.

Alongside their request, Two Trees is asking for “enforcement, corrective and operational measures” to prevent similar events in the future.

A video exclusive to the newspaper captured a woman calling for help as the 92-meter-long Sir Winston lost power, drifted off course, and ultimately crashed into the park’s waterfront barriers. In the footage, a man can be heard shouting, “Igor, move!” to a bystander watching the boat approach the shore.

Around 50 passengers were on board at the time, some dancing casually while others observed the crash through the windows.

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and both the U.S. Coast Guard and the FDNY assisted in towing the boat to Pier 36 in Manhattan.

In a communication directed at the Coast Guard, EPA, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Michael Lampariello, the Park Director for Two Trees, held R&D Cruise Lines and its owner, Raj Rahman, accountable for “serious infrastructure damage and significant risks to public safety.”

Sources indicated that a recent phone discussion between Rahman and Two Trees staff escalated into a demand for the boat owner to cover the damages. This led Lampariello to draft a letter urging government intervention.

Rahman’s reaction was striking, especially since he had received recognition from the city council for his community contributions just three weeks prior to the incident.