Submerged vessels pulled from San Antonio waters
When a boat goes down in San Antonio, every minute counts. At Captain Tom's, we treat a submerged vessel as exactly what it is — an active navigational hazard and an environmental hazard on busy waterways like Canyon Lake and the San Antonio River. Fuel, oil, and fluids start spreading fast. Other boaters face a real danger. We handle emergency response for sunken boat recovery across San Antonio and the surrounding areas, getting our team on the water before the situation gets worse.
Our local crew specializes in complex underwater recovery. Whether your boat is fully or partially submerged at a dock, in a marina, or out in open water, our certified divers are ready to move.
Comprehensive boat removal services we offer
Our boat removal services include everything from pulling submerged vessels off canyon lake floors to hauling away that junk boat sitting in your backyard. We handle it all.
- Sunken boat recovery — This is our core work. We use professional-grade lift bags, cranes, and rigging to raise submerged vessels safely, keeping hull damage to a minimum during the entire sunken boat removal process. We also support insurance claim support documentation throughout.
- Wreck removal and abandoned vessel cleanup — Storm-damaged boats don't move themselves. Our team manages the full wreck removal process, including the decision to dismantle on-site when that's the safest option. We handle the logistics so you're not stuck dealing with a problem that keeps getting worse.
- Junk boat removal and haul away — Our boat disposal service covers dry-land situations too. Got an old sailboat, a dead jet ski, or a rotting pontoon? We'll haul away whatever you've got, including yachts and catamarans that other crews won't touch. Junk boat removal doesn't have to be complicated.
- Recycling and proper disposal — After every job, we sort and recycle as much of the vessel as we can. Hazardous materials get handled in full compliance with environmental regulations. No cutting corners, no dumping. Proper disposal is part of every removal we do, not an afterthought.
From emergency services on a freshly capsized boat to professional removal of a vessel that's been sitting for years, we've got the crew and the equipment ready in San Antonio. Check our sunken boat FAQ if you've got questions before calling.
Why Captain Tom's handles professional removal better
Not all boat removal tasks are equal. When a sunken vessel is involved, you need a crew that's handled the worst of it before. Here's why Captain Tom's is the right call for challenging recoveries.
- Expertise in difficult recoveries — Our crew knows submerged vessels inside and out. We handle complex rigging, underwater obstacles, and wreck removal situations that stop general junk haulers cold. When other companies walk away, we get to work.
- Specialized heavy-lifting equipment — The sunken boat removal process demands the right gear, not guesswork. We deploy high-capacity cranes for yachts and catamarans, plus advanced lift bags for precision work on delicate or partially buried hulls.
- Full-service, start to finish — Captain Tom's is a direct service provider, not a broker passing your job to someone else. We manage the entire boat removal process, from initial assessment through junk boat removal, boat disposal, and final transport. Comprehensive boat removal services, all under one roof.
- Direct insurance and permitting support — A sunken boat is already stressful. We provide professional documentation to support your insurance claim and help you sort out necessary permits, so you're not buried in paperwork on top of everything else. Our insurance claim support is clear, organized, and built around what adjusters actually need.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sunken Boat Removal in San Antonio
First, make sure everyone's safe, then report the incident to the authorities and your insurance company right away. After that, call us. Quick action helps mitigate damage to the hull, engine, and interior. Getting the recovery process started early gives your boat the best shot at being salvageable.
We handle everything from complex sunken boat recovery to junk boat removal and full boat disposal. That covers old abandoned vessels, storm-damaged wrecks, submerged vessels of all sizes, and even yachts and catamarans. If it's in the water and it shouldn't be, we've got it covered.
Usually, yes. Marine insurance policies typically cover recovery to prevent a total loss and keep liability from piling up. We'll put together all the documentation for the claim your insurer needs, so that part of the process doesn't fall on you.
Captain Tom's provides emergency boat removal throughout San Antonio and all of Bexar County. We run frequent operations in areas like Canyon Lake and the surrounding marinas. Give us a call and we'll get a rapid response team moving your way.