Bob Uecker’s Yacht Beaned By 551-Foot Freighter

A 551-foot freighter’s attempt to dock in Milwaukee went juuuuuust a bit outside - and right into Bob Uecker’s yacht.

Bob Uecker

WTMJ-TV reports that the St. Mary’s Challenge was trying to navigate the Kinnickinnic River on Tuesday, when the freighter slammed into Uecker’s seafaring vessel, ripping a big gash into Bob’s boat and causing thousands of dollars in damage.

No word if the St. Mary’s was captained by this woman.

Perfect timing, too - Uecker was just about to set sail for a charity fishing tournament down the shore in Racine.

Fortunately, Skipping Buds has offered to float Bob a loaner. Such generosity should reel in some good publicity for the local boat dealer.

This nautical accident would have made a great “Mr. Belvedere” episode - or an even better Miller Lite commercial.

Luckily, we’ve come across exclusive footage of how this river-bound ruckus happened:

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