On 12/26/1998, the vessel CANADIAN CHALLENGER (Official Number 01953527) was involved in a bottom contact in SEAWAY ABOVE IROQUOIS LOCK, ONTARIO,.

The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

While proceeding down Seaway above the lock, the vessel took a sheer and touched the south bank of the canal. Inspection revealed no ingress of water.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as NONE APPARENT

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/18/1999 .