Captain Charged for Capsize that Killed 20
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QUEENSBURY — The captain of a boat that capsized on a lake in the Adirondack Mountains, killing 20 elderly tourists, was charged yesterday along with a cruise company with not having enough crew members aboard.
The charge is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 15 days in jail and a $250 fine.
The prosecutor in the case said there was insufficient evidence to support more serious charges.
Captain Richard Paris and Shoreline Cruises were indicted in connection with the capsizing of the Ethan Allen on October 2, 2005. The tourists aboard were spilled into the chilly water of Lake George during a cruise to see the autumn foliage. Mr. Paris was the only crew member aboard. State law required at least two crew members for the 47 passengers.
